These recommendations are expected to benefit over 750 million adults who want to quit all forms of tobacco including cigarettes, waterpipes, smokeless tobacco products, cigars, roll-your-own tobacco and heated tobacco products. “This guideline marks a crucial milestone in our global battle against these dangerous products,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “It empowers countries with […]
Continue ReadingThe FDA approved on Tuesday the donanemab drug for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug contains an antibody that aims to slow the progression of the incurable Alzheimer’s disease. It operates by eliminating the buildup of amyloid protein plaque in the brain. According to the manufacturer, Lilly, the drug will be marketed under the […]
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Another severe malfunction in the computerized medical record system in hospitals: The Health Ministry reported that following control and inspection processes, another exceptional malfunction was found in the Chameleon computerized medical record management system used by several hospitals. Due to the malfunction, incorrect copying of clinical information for some hospitalized patients was recorded. According to […]
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Under the motto #MakeASafetyStatement, the campaign will also amplify the core messages of the New Decade of Action for Road Safety, which aims to halve the number of road-related victims by 2030. “Road safety is not high enough on the political agenda in most countries. While we know the remedies to road crashes, action is lagging […]
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The rate of unvaccinated children is reaching a peak in Israel, resulting in outbreaks of diseases previously unknown to the medical world. A five-week-old infant died of whooping cough last week, and a child contracted tetanus—both were not protected by the routine vaccinations provided by Tipat Halav. Vaccinations are especially critical among the child population […]
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Always tempted to overeat and can’t seem to control that impulse? A natural appetite suppressant can claim to curb your hunger pangs and food cravings by making you feel full. But which supplements can really help you shed those stubborn pounds? Our guide will explore natural appetite suppressants that actually work, from their ingredients and […]
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A while back, when all the signs indicated that I was in full-blown menopause – the main one being my periods had stopped for seven months – I visited my family doctor to discuss my condition. I left with a prescription for what I assumed was hormone replacement therapy (HRT) – the answer to all […]
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The Haitian health ministry estimates that almost 40 per cent of facilities providing beds for treatment, including the country’s main university hospital, have shut down in the last two months alone because of insecurity and looting, mainly perpetrated by gangs. Haiti, and in particular Port-au-Prince, continues to witness unprecedented levels of lawlessness and brutality as […]
Continue ReadingShedding pounds can sometimes feel impossible, even when you’re doing all the right things. But there is hope! PhenGold is a weight loss supplement that’s been getting a lot of buzz lately in online PhenGold reviews. People love it because it supposedly contains natural ingredients that may help kickstart your metabolism. Imagine feeling more […]
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According to the latest UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) initiative, over half the population in Sudan – 25.6 million people – face “crisis or worse” conditions between now September 2024, coinciding with the lean season. Learn more about famine and the IPC’s five levels of food security in our explainer here. Even worse, […]
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