HEALTH

The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a health advisory . There has been an increase in invasive meningococcal diseases since November 2023 . Most regions in the state have had at least one case, with the largest number in the Southeast Texas region .
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2 years ago Read more at KXAN.com

Health Bureau director Alvis Lo announced his intention to propose a tourist visa for medical purposes . The arrangement would allow multiple trips between mainland China and the SAR over a period of time . Lo addressed the media ahead of the departure of the Macau delegates to the annual meetings of the nation’s top advisory body .
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2 years ago Read more at Macau Business

World Health Organisation defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation, affecting individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 25 . In 2019, an estimated five million deaths were attributed to higher-than-optimal BMI, underlining the severity of the global obesity crisis . The study draws on data from over 220 million individuals across 190 countries .
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2 years ago Read more at Premium Times

According to a 2022 survey from the American College of Emergency Physicians, workplace violence has steadily increased since 2017, with the vast majority of assaults being committed by patients . Another recent report in 2022 found that 57 nurses were assaulted every day between April 1 and June 30, a total of over 1,700 assaults per month . There were 207 workplace violence deaths in healthcare between 2016 and 2020 .
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2 years ago Read more at WorkersCompensation.com

The National Institute of Mental Health (NAMH) estimates that 31% of U.S. adults may experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives . To combat anxiety, individuals can adopt self-soothing techniques . These strategies aim to alleviate stress and promote emotional well-being .
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2 years ago Read more at TheHealthSite

Gov. Gavin Newsom has pitched Prop. 1 to voters as a way to address the state’s homelessness crisis . His $6.4 billion bond would pay for the construction of new treatment beds and housing . But now, voters casting ballots and a more recent poll showing declining enthusiasm for his proposal, Newsom says .
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2 years ago Read more at Jefferson Public Radio

Judge Renson Ingonga is urging the Supreme Court to reverse the order by the Court of Appeal outlawing mandatory sentences for sexual offenses . In submissions before the Apex court, the DPP argues that members of parliament were clear that sex offenders pose a danger to society if they are given light sentences . The DPP’s battle with Joshua Mwangi Gichuki has revived the debate over whether it is constitutional .
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2 years ago Read more at The Standard

Around 10,000 junior doctors quit and stopped working nearly two weeks ago to protest hikes to medical school admissions from next year meant to combat shortages and an ageing society . The striking professionals have defied a February 29 government deadline for them to return to work or face legal action . Under South Korean law, doctors are restricted from striking .
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2 years ago Read more at Channels Television

In Kenya, 70 per cent of prisoners are youths ranging from 18 to 35 . It is referred to in neuroscience as ‘hot cognition’ . This is driven by an emotionally charged decision-making process .
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2 years ago Read more at The Standard

Deputy Prime Minister Ramadan Abu Janah and a World Bank delegation laid the groundwork for an enhanced healthcare system in Libya . This collaboration aims to address a range of issues within the health sector, focusing on human resources, health economics, insurances, primary health care, and digital health programs . The discussion, rooted in an agreement to bolster the sector, spotlighted the urgency of rehabilitating healthcare services post the devastating eastern floods in 2023 .
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking