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Health dept’s new protocol ‘restricting’ journalists from ‘sensitive areas’ in hospitals causes stir on transparency
ETHealthworld.com
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June 19, 2025
Raipur: Chhattisgarh health department's medical education wing has issued a new protocol regarding media coverage in govt hospitals wherein journalists will no longer be allowed unrestricted access to sensitive areas of hospitals, such as wards,...
Health risks from Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites are currently low. That could change fast
Euronews
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June 19, 2025
Published on 19/06/2025 - 9:24 GMT+2 As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, air strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites could have serious health consequences across the region. Monitoring groups have not yet documented any such impact. On...
Medicaid cuts mean worse health for central Ohio, local health leaders say
Ashland Times Gazette - Ohio
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Medicaid and research funding cuts being mulled at the state and federal level would exacerbate health needs in central Ohio, local health officials warn. Franklin County Public Health, Columbus Public Health and the Central Ohio Hospital Council...
Health experts issue 96-hour warning as hot weather 'likely' to rise in deaths
Nottingham Evening Post
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June 19, 2025
Health experts have issued a 96-hour heat alert and warned that the weather expected over the next few days is 'likely' to cause deaths. The UK Health Security Agency, which is responsible for public health protection in England, has put in place...
Health authorities renew push for residents to get vaccinated after increase in COVID cases
9News
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June 19, 2025
Health authorities have issued a renewed plea for NSW residents to get vaccinated after the number of COVID-19 cases recorded in the state increased again last week. According to the latest NSW Health data, 3475 people tested positive for the...
Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamic, Safety and Tolerability of Fazamorexant, a Novel Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonist: Report of the First-in-Human Study
Dove Medical Press
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June 19, 2025
Introduction Insomnia, a common sleep disorder, is characterized by difficulty falling asleep and difficulty maintaining sleep.1 In recent years, the incidence of insomnia has been on the rise, with prevalence rates ranging from 35% to 50% of the...
Medications for managing opioid use disorder can safely and effectively support treatment
Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
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(BPT) - By Allison Arwady MD, MPH, Director, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Research shows that medications can help people with an opioid use disorder recover, greatly lowering the risk of overdose and death. Only a quarter of...
Medical lab scientists worry over NUC’s non-accreditation of council
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 19, 2025
Stakeholders have expressed deep concerns about the exclusion of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) from the list of professional bodies authorised to conduct accreditation in universities. The stakeholders, under the aegis...
Healthy Heart: 6 Effective Ways to Naturally Increase HDL (Good) Cholesterol Levels
The Health Site
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June 19, 2025
How To Boost Good Cholesterol Levels: 6 different and achievable ways that increase your HDL Cholesterol and support your cardiovascular health in the long term. Healthy Heart: 6 Effective Ways to Naturally Increase HDL (Good) Cholesterol Levels...
Healthcare Startup Tennr Closes $101M Series C Round
TechNews180
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June 19, 2025
Tennr, the healthcare automation startup tackling inefficiencies in referral-based care, has secured $101 million in Series C funding. The round was led by IVP, with participation from a group of new and existing backers, including Andreessen...
Medical Commission directs medical colleges to ensure education loans are available for meritorious EWS aspirants
Telengana Today
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June 19, 2025
The NMC has instructed medical colleges, including AIIMS Bibinagar and AFMC, to include details of the PM Vidyalaxmi education loan scheme in their brochures to help economically weaker students access collateral-free financial aid for pursuing...
Health Benefits of Exercise
Ghanaian Chronicle
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June 19, 2025
Exercise makes your muscles work and burns calories. Exercises are activities designed to improve fitness, enhance health, and prepare your body to meet the demands of life. Physical activities like running, swimming, walking, jogging, and dancing...
Health Ministry issues employer guidelines to prevent heat stress during work hours in Oman
The Arabian Stories
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June 19, 2025
MUSCAT : The Ministry stressed that employers should adhere to the following recommendations to ensure a Safe Summer without health issues for the workers. General Recommendations for Preventing Heat Stress: Smart Work Scheduling: • Schedule...
Health advisory issued for Lake Billy Chinook in central Oregon
Statesman Journal - Oregon
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Oregon health officials on June 18 recommended people avoid swimming and high-speed water activities at Lake Billy Chinook in central Oregon because of cyanotoxins. A recreational health advisory was issued for the 3,997-acre lake in Jefferson...
Health chiefs issue ‘reminder’ alert as fatal rabies case diagnosed in England
The Mirror
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June 19, 2025
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a critical warning to all those travelling this summer following a confirmed case of rabies in Yorkshire. Yvonne Ford was holidaying in Morocco back in February when she was scratched by a stray...
Health ministry’s information system hit by ransomware attack
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 19, 2025
Tonga’s National Health Information System (NHIS) suffered a ransomware breach this week, says Dr ʻAna ʻAkauʻola his evening. The system has been shut down, and staff moved to manual operations. The breach came to light during a parliament debate...
Healthcare Heroes: Happy to support patients and families with end of life care
IMPARTIAL REPORTER
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What motivated you to pursue a career at the SWAH? I have worked for the Western Trust for the past 25 years in various nursing roles, predominately in district nursing. During this time, I always had a particular interest in palliative care. This...
Medicine Hat wants own provincial riding, while Brooks seems happy as is
Medicine Hat News
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June 19, 2025
By Collin Gallant on June 19, 2025. @@CollinGallant Hatters have told a commission examining provincial election boundaries that the city should be central to a two-riding setup in the far southeast of the province, but submissions from Brooks...
Healthy CEOs, hurting workforces: What’s behind the 48% wellbeing gap?
HRZone
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June 19, 2025
New research from Wellhub, a global corporate wellness platform, reveals a glaring wellbeing gap between CEOs and their employees. Published in June 2025, the Return on Wellbeing 2025 Study found 93% of CEOs report excellent or good personal...
Health Officials Warn of Rising West Nile Virus Risk in Illinois
97ZOK - Illinois
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June 19, 2025
With Summer about to officially arrive on June 20, temperatures are going to feel like triple digits for several days, and mosquito season is back. 17 Counties in Illinois Report Positive WNV Samples With the growing threat of West Nile Virus...