HEALTH

An estimated 3,000 to 6,000 people develop GBS in the U.S. each year. About two-thirds of cases occurred in people who got a version of the vaccine made by Pfizer. The CDC said patients should talk to their doctors about the vaccines.
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2 years ago Read more at ABC News

Health Minister Mark Butler approved average 3.03 per cent increase across 31 health insurers. He rejected initial request, made late last year, which would have lifted fees by up to 6 per cent for 14.7 million people with cover.
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2 years ago Read more at WAtoday

In pursuing WFH, we have devalued routine and separation of work and life as a mediator of when to switch “on” and “off” In fact, there is psychological security to be found in the routine of work, and the blurring of that distinction may, in fact, create rather than alleviate psychological distress. There is a real danger that our 21st-century aversion to movement with all its attendant health risks may increase. The negotiated provisions offer public servants the chance to work from home
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2 years ago Read more at The Australian Financial Review

Study: Association between dietary live microbe intake and Life's Essential 8 in US adults. The LE8 covers four health factors, including blood pressure (BP), body mass index (BMI), blood glucose, and blood lipids, as well as four health behaviors of sleep health, nicotine exposure, physical activity (PA), and diet. However, the relationship between live microorganisms in the diet and LE8 is poorly understood. Most study participants were obese; nearly 9% had CVD, 1
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2 years ago Read more at News-Medical.Net

The Department of Health and Ageing has failed to show the Primary Health Network model is delivering its objectives, an audit has found. It also found the IT system used to monitor the performance of Australia’s (PHNs) isn’t up to scratch, and calls on Health to implement something that’s fit for purpose. There are currently 29 PHN providers responsible for 31 regions across Australia working across Aboriginal health, population health, workforce, digital health, aged care, and drugs and alcohol.
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2 years ago Read more at Government News

Premiums will increase by 3.03 per cent, on average, with federal government approval. This is higher than the 2.9 per cent increase policyholders were dealt in 2023. Many insurers also chose to increase beyond the average, which puts bigger financial strain on their customers.
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2 years ago Read more at Yahoo Finance Australia

NSW Health put out an alert this afternoon, saying a Victorian who had the virus flew into Sydney from Melbourne on Tuesday morning, before visiting a cafe, bar and several other buildings in the CBD. The person then returned to Melbourne on a flight early that evening. It said anyone who was on the same flights or in the same place as the person with measles could have been exposed to the virus.
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2 years ago Read more at 9News

Medibank Private will raise its premiums by 3.3% while BUPA’s will increase by 3.61%. HCF will see a 2.89% rise with NIB approved for a 4.1% increase. Calls for higher increases rejected The announcement of this year’s annual review was delayed.
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2 years ago Read more at Savings.com.au

The United Kingdom (UK) implemented a mandatory energy labeling policy for out-of-home food businesses in England in April 2022. This required businesses to label energy or calorie information for items on online or in-store menus, third-party apps, food-delivery platforms, and at each point where customers choose their food and drink. Energy labeling may alleviate the prevalence of obesity and cardiovascular mortality.
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2 years ago Read more at News-Medical.Net

Economy Men to cover multiple wives in State health insurance scheme Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health Susan Nakhumicha. PHOTO | POOL By PATRICK ALUSHULA More by this Author Polygamous men will start getting medical cover for all their wives and declared children.
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2 years ago Read more at Business Daily