HEALTH

Public health officials and nutrition experts have raised concerns over the common practice of wrapping food items like suya in newspapers . These warnings come amidst growing evidence linking the chemicals in printing ink, particularly lead, to severe health issues such as cancer, kidney damage, and weakened immune systems . The World Health Organisation flagged high lead exposure as potentially fatal, especially in children, who may suffer from permanent intellectual and behavioral disorders post-recovery .
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

Nutritionists and public health physicians have cautioned Nigerians to avoid eating foods wrapped in newspapers or leaflets . They stressed that food wrapped in printed papers contains toxic substances like lead, which have been linked to kidney damage, digestive disorders, weakened immune systems, and cancer . The experts stressed that when printed paper is used as wraps for edible meals, lead frequently leaches into them .
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2 years ago Read more at Punch Newspapers

Mpilo Central Hospital, one of Zimbabwe's pivotal healthcare institutions, faced significant management challenges due to the absence of a board between March 2019 and December 2020 . This situation was highlighted in the latest report by Auditor-General Mildred Chiri, which was presented to Parliament recently . The report highlights a contravention of healthcare governance norms and raises concerns over the hospital's ability to recruit essential medical staff during this period .
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) addressed confusion surrounding the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine . This clarification comes after an erroneously circulated email suggested otherwise, causing concern among parents and educators . The GHA proactively offered MMR vaccines to individuals lacking immunity, either from never contracting meases or not completing the two-dose vaccination series .
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

Melodiol Global Health has been doing a great job lately as it's been growing its revenue at a really rapid pace . Spectacularly, three year revenue growth has ballooned by several orders of magnitude, thanks in part to the last 12 months of revenue growth . It looks like most investors are not convinced at all that the company can maintain its recent positive growth in the face of a shrinking broader industry .
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2 years ago Read more at Simply Wall St

In today’s rapidly evolving digital work environment, a recent study highlights the significance of mindfulness and digital confidence in mitigating stress, anxiety, and overload . Mindfulness at work: Unlocking stress-free productivity The study delved into the experiences of 142 employees, exploring the adverse effects of the digital workplace, such as stress, overload, fear of missing out, and addiction . The findings underscore the importance of practicing mindfulness and displaying digital confidence .
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2 years ago Read more at Earth.com

Angus Crichton has been admitted to a psychiatric facility in France at the end of 2022 . It was rumoured that he had 'fried his brain on magic mushrooms while overseas . He says those reports are inaccurate - though not denying he took the substance . The 28-year-old forward said he was super energetic and different to his normal self .
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2 years ago Read more at Daily Mail

World teen mental wellness day is a time set aside to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by middle and high schoolers . A CDC survey of youth collected in 2021 found increasing mental health challenges, experiences of violence, and suicidal thoughts or behavior among all teens . There are free tips, conversation starters and tools to help initiate conversations with their children on mental health .
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2 years ago Read more at KY3

Sleep quality is the percentage of time you try to sleep that you are actually asleep . Sleep quality, or the lack thereof in the form of insomnia, is a risk factor for a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, alcohol dependence, and suicide . There are ways to optimise sleep quantity, quality, and regularity .
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2 years ago Read more at Cosmos

Howard H. Hiatt was dean of the Harvard School of Public Health . In 1972, he collaborated with future Nobel laureates on the identification of messenger RNA . He argued that cutbacks in essential biological, behavioral and health services will adversely affect the health of our generation and of future generations .
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2 years ago Read more at The Washington Post