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• Cartoonist Scott Adams needs quick access to a new cancer treatment called Pluvicto.
• His healthcare provider, Kaiser of Northern California, approved the drug but hasn’t scheduled his...
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- Scotland has enacted new abortion laws that may incriminate individuals for praying at home in 'safe access zones.'
- The Hate Speech Laws in Scotland have raised concerns among advocates of free speech.
- The new laws may implicate individuals demonstrating religious symbols or praying in their homes if...
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- Healthcare critics claim that governmental policy often picks winners and losers in health care.
- Expanded access to pneumococcal vaccination is a possible policy modification.
- ACIP's decision could break boundaries in public health by offering patients more choice.
- Patients deserve a healthcare system that promotes competition, innovation, and...
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- The World Economic Forum (WEF) urges governments to ban homegrown food, citing its contributory effect on global warming.
- Critics argue that growing your own food places power into individual's hands, enhancing self-sustainability.
- Despite implications of gardening potentially causing heart disease, home growers globally are determined to continue.
Is...
Facing Homelessness
In Georgia, approximately one-tenth of Dunaire Elementary's student population are living in extended-stay hotels. Schools like theirs, situated just east of Atlanta, are witnessing this phenomenon increase more and more. A result of American's ongoing crisis with affordable housing, students grapple with everything from dangerous living conditions to...
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- Elder abuse remains a widespread issue across the U.S.
- A new report ranks states based on the number of reported elder abuse cases.
- Washington state saw the most mistreated elderly home care patients.
- Missouri, Texas, Maine, and Oregon also have alarming figures.
- Financial exploitation is a leading...
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• The Energy Community Secretariat announces three new tenders for renewable energy projects in Ukraine.
• The projects aim to re-equip power supply systems of three healthcare facilities with photovoltaic power plants.
• Funding for the projects is granted by the Ukraine Energy Support Fund in collaboration with the Ukrainian...
Legislative Action Proposed to Stop Distribution of Contaminated Poppy Seeds
Unsuspecting chefs, bakers, and health enthusiasts are facing an unexpected predicament: poppy seeds. Yes, those tiny black dots often found on bagels or in pastries. But these innocent looking seeds could be causing far more harm than you think.
Origins of...
Important News for Moms-to-be: Vaccines During Pregnancy
A recent analysis shows that getting vaccinated while pregnant effectively safeguards the newborn from COVID-19. This reassuring information comes just in time as the pandemic continues. However, there could be potential changes to public assistance work requirements, as another victory for former President...
Mistrust in Medical Oximeters
Dr. Noha Aboelata is a family doctor and CEO of Roots Community Health in Oakland, California. She recently faced a patient care dilemma. Her patient, a 60-year-old African American man with emphysema, showed normal oxygen saturation levels. Yet, her instincts told her otherwise. A laboratory test...
ew Legislation Tackles Medical Debt
While most political topics seem to stir controversy between Democrats and Republicans, few issues have brought both sides together like America's medical debt crisis. From the bustling streets of Manhattan to the serene countryside of Alabama, lawmakers across the states have been putting their differences...
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- Proposition 34 aims to regulate healthcare entities and how they spend their funds, specifically pointing at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
- The initiative is bankrolled by the California Apartment Association.
- Critics refer to Proposition 34 as “revenge of the landlords,” retaliating against rent control initiatives.
- The AIDS Healthcare...
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- Highly aggressive Aedes aegypti mosquitos discovered again near a San Jose cemetery.
- These mosquitoes are known for transmitting dengue, yellow fever, and other severe diseases.
- Authorities urge residents to remove standing water and allow access for pest control crews.
- Residents also asked to scour their properties for...
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- Corynebacterium matruchotii, a type of bacteria found in the human mouth, reproduces uniquely by splitting into multiple cells simultaneously.
- Microbiologists suggest this rapid proliferation method may allow the bacteria to quickly occupy the mouth following oral hygiene practices.
- Future research will focus on how it forms biofilms...
Failing to Reign in Overpayments
Billions of taxpayer dollars have been tirelessly succumbing to Medicare Advantage health insurance plans over the past decade. Even though federal officials resolved to crack down on these overpayments long ago, little has been done. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made...
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- New law in California increases punishments for harassment and threats at abortion clinics.
- Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the right to abortion in 2022, protests and threats have surged at California clinics.
- Planned Parenthood clinics have seen quadrupled security spending in response to escalating hostility.
- Acknowledging...
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- Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill aiming to ban certain toxic chemicals in tampons and menstrual products.
- The law targets perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as 'forever chemicals.'
- The law will be fully implemented by 2027 with heavy fines for violators.
- This move is...
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- Americans are increasingly relying on government assistance programs.
- Growing economic uncertainties and the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic have contributed to this trend.
- Critics argue the system induces dependency, while supporters commend it for providing much-needed relief.
- A balanced and sustainable approach to government aid programs is...
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- California healthcare workers will receive a delayed minimum wage increase effective 15th October 2024.
- The 2023 Senate Bill 525 promised to phase in the increase to $25 per hour.
- The new law, which was initially scheduled for June 1st, was postponed due to budgetary concerns.
- The law,...
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- KR Sridhar, founder and CEO of Bloom Energy, was honoured by the Valley Health Foundation for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- A rapid 4-hour COVID testing technology was brought to Silicon Valley due to Sridhar's negotiations.
- Bloom Energy helped fix broken ventilators, launched a mobile vaccination...
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- Fungal fibers in Central American and African bird nests deter aggressive ants and change their behavior.
- The fungi are in swollen-thorn acacia trees which are home to both ants and birds.
- Behavioral changes in ants include actions of alarm and increased activity, suggesting intoxication.
- Researchers are intrigued...
