Medical
Buttigieg goes on offensive during Democratic debate, sparring with Gabbard, O’Rourke
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke takes aim at churches and other religious institutions if they oppose same-sex marriage; reaction from Fox News contributor and Democratic strategist Richard Fowler. O'Rourke also implied that Buttigieg's caution on confiscations was the result of poll testing and focus groups. With the spate of mass shootings in recent years, curbing gun violenc... [Full Article...]
Cass County resident dies from Eastern Equine Encephalitis
The latest animal case confirmed in Allegan County showed symptoms of the disease on October 1. The MDHHS said EEE has been confirmed in 10 people with five fatalities. Only use products that are registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Wearing long-sleeved shirts and long jeans when outside. Apply bug repellent to dress to help counteract nibbles. [Full Article...]
CHCC: No vaping-related lung injury case in NMI
In Colorado, there have been eight reported vaping related illnesses this year, with just over half becoming hospitalized. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new name for the vaping-related illness that has affected hundreds across the United States. [Full Article...]
Democratic debate: Rivals turn fire on Elizabeth Warren over healthcare
Bernie Sanders call for a dramatic, government-funded overhaul of the insurance market. The October debate will take place in Westerville, Ohio, on Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm local time (00:00-03:00GMT). Warren demurred, and noted that she has pledged not to accept more than $200 from tech executives or Wall Street financiers. But without knowing exactly which taxes would be raised and by how m... [Full Article...]
Online dating linked to increased number of STDs in Hawaii
Rates of the disease are consistently higher in adolescents and young adults: according to the 2018 report, nearly two-thirds of all reported chlamydia cases were among 15 to 24 year-olds. "That sets the stage for the infections to be spread", Hasty said. "Lack of regular screenings or routine screenings contributes to increasing rates". [Full Article...]
Get rid of the stigma surrounding mental health
However, allocated resources for the screening and treatment of mental health disorders are not enough to meet the increasing need. In Pakistan, unfortunately over 20 per cent population is suffering from mental disorders now. "About half of our bed spaces are occupied by patients who at one point were taking substance with the resultant effects leading to mental illness", Professor Yusuf said... [Full Article...]
1-in-3 young children undernourished or overweight, says Unicef
Only 1 in 5 children aged six months to two years from the poorest households eats a sufficiently diverse diet for healthy growth. 50 million are troubled by losing, a power and debilitating thinness additionally born of poverty. The rise of weight problems, nevertheless, is apparent to see. Mr Sollis acknowledged recent progress but said more needs to be done, including establishing healthy f... [Full Article...]
Bernie Sanders draws contrast with 'capitalist' Elizabeth Warren
Sanders has since commented on his campaign's handling of the medical scare and what the standard should be for releasing candidates' medical records. 'We're not electing a planner, ' the former Vice President tartly told the crowd. His swipe came Warren and Biden have been statistically tied in several recent state and national polls. [Full Article...]