HEALTH

African health ministers, global malaria partners, funding agencies, scientists, civil society organisations pledged to end malaria deaths. Globally, the number of malaria cases in 2022 surged significantly compared to the pre-COVID-19 era. Africa remains the epicentre of the malaria crisis, bearing an immense burden.
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2 years ago Read more at Down To Earth Magazine

Israeli air strikes in Gaza are causing “carnage” in the besieged strip. The injured are forced to make an impossible choice between risking death or undergoing limb amputation. Israel declared war after Hamas militants stormed across the border on 7 October.
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2 years ago Read more at Yahoo News UK

Saoirse Welland was 4.5 times the legal blood alcohol limit when she decided to get behind the wheel to source more grog after she had spent the whole day drinking. Almost 10 years after first abusing the substance, she says her drinking behaviour began when she was a teenager. After nine days in rehab, she signed up to a local AA program and began attending regular meetings.
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2 years ago Read more at 7NEWS

Mental State of the World Report exposes troubling reality: citizens of capitalist nations are grappling with the most severe mental health challenges. The rise of capitalism is intrinsically linked to the erosion of mental well-being, forming an inseparable bond between economic structure and psychological health. Over 700,000 lives are lost to suicide annually, with a staggering 77% occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
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2 years ago Read more at Countercurrents.org

Parents are distressingly aware of the distractions and the mental health issues associated with smartphones and social media. But teachers say parents might not realize how much those struggles play out at school. Even when schools regulate or ban cellphones, it's hard for teachers to enforce it. Parents may not expect their kids to respond immediately to texts.
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2 years ago Read more at LNP | LancasterOnline

Connecticut’s rates for behavioral health are alarmingly low compared to similar states. Connecticut has not increased Medicaid rates across the board since 2007 – that’s seventeen years without a raise for many services. But over the long term, it will be equally important to develop a systematic, transparent, and responsive rate-setting process that can keep up with inflation.
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2 years ago Read more at Connecticut by the Numbers

The American Heart Association of Corpus Christi hosted 'Vestido Rojo. The event aims to educate about the risk factors for heart disease and ways to prevent it. Heart disease is the number one killer for all Americans.
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2 years ago Read more at KIIITV.com

As featured on 1:54 Alzheimer's Association raising awareness about minority health disparities The Alzheimer’s Association raises awareness about minorities as African Americans are two-times as likely to get Alzheimer's than white Americans.
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2 years ago Read more at KOKI FOX 23 TULSA

Daylight saving time begins Sunday at 2 a.m., an hour of sleep vanishing in most of the U.S. Studies have even found an uptick in heart attacks and strokes right after the March time change. There are ways to ease the adjustment, including getting more sunshine to help reset your circadian rhythm for healthful sleep.
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2 years ago Read more at KARE11.com

As featured on 1:54 Alzheimer's Association raising awareness about minority health disparities The Alzheimer’s Association raises awareness about minorities as African Americans are two-times as likely to get Alzheimer's than white Americans.
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2 years ago Read more at KOKI FOX 23 TULSA