Medical
Residents gather in Midland to protest provincial budget cuts
Organized by the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC), the rally takes place this afternoon on the lawn of Queen's Park, and over four thousand people have already said they are interested in attending the event . She said she doesn't think Ford was transparent about his agenda when he was elected last spring. "We need to take a stand and not let it go any further". [Full Article...]
Department of Health warns of potential measles exposure in Tucson
There is no cure for measles. Before traveling to a country with ongoing measles outbreaks, infants from 6 to 11 months old should receive one dose of the vaccine. Adults who are at high-risk for exposure, including college students and worldwide travelers, are advised to get two doses. Yes, but it's rare. "We urge everyone to check to make sure they and their family members are up-to-date o... [Full Article...]
It seems like Alzheimer's but peek into brain shows a mimic
The big hope is that the discovery could lead to the development of new treatments for Alzheimer's or LATE. However, LATE combined with Alzheimer's - which is common for these two highly prevalent brain diseases - appears to cause a more rapid decline than either would alone. [Full Article...]
Scientology cruise ship quarantined over confirmed case of measles
Health officials confirmed Monday that a female crew member has measles . A cruise ship with almost 300 passengers and crew was ordered quarantined in the Caribbean port of St Lucia after a case of measles was confirmed on board, island health officials said Wednesday. [Full Article...]
Obese consumers who commute at increased risk of early death
The study was presented at the European Congress on Obesity . Those who were most severely obese had a 50% higher risk of dying prematurely from any cause than those of normal weight. The authors conclude: "More complete current routine BMI data is required for accurate planning and provision of weight management services". Furthermore, when socieconomic status became part of the equation, ... [Full Article...]
Congress Holds First ‘Medicare for All’ Hearing
More than 100 members of Congress, including House Rules Committee Chairman James McGovern , have co-sponsored the bill. The problem is that a single-payer health care system would move our country away-not toward-these shared goals. Dean Baker, senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research, projected the policy would cost the government $33.4 trillion over a decade, but he ar... [Full Article...]
Children's ball pits contaminated with bacteria linked to sepsis, meningitis and pneumonia
A study conducted by the University of North Georgia found that across six different play pens in the USA, pits were filled with more bacteria than they were balls, The Sun reported. Ball pits are actually full of germs and bacteria. Germs linked to plants, dirt and food were also found during the study that can cause blood and skin infections or eye problems in babies. [Full Article...]
Care home operator Four Seasons braces for collapse
The holiday companies behind a major care home operator have confirmed they have gone into administration. Late a year ago, USA hedge fund H2 Capital Partners, which effectively controls Four Seasons, ordered a sale of the crisis-hit company, which is struggling under a £525 million debt mountain. [Full Article...]