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Hundreds of thousands of pregnant women need help in earthquake-torn Turkey, Syria

Violin24/02/2023 102 Views

As It Happens6:54356,000 pregnant women in earthquake-torn Turkey and Syria need urgent help: UN

Zeynep Atılgan Özgenç has trouble wrapping her mind around the harrowing stories she’s heard from new and expectant mothers in Turkey and Syria.

As a communications analyst for the United Nations’ sexual and reproductive health agency, Özgenç has spent the last nine days on the ground in some of the regions most affected by the powerful earthquake two weeks ago.

“I saw them in person. I heard their stories,” Özgenç, spokesperson for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkey, told As It Happens

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Woman dies in fall at Disneyland

Violin20/02/2023 98 Views

File: In this handout photo provided by Disney Resorts, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and pals debut new attire while celebrating Halloween at Disneyland Park on September 2, 2022 in Anaheim, California (Getty Images)

A woman was found dead at Disneyland in California on Saturday, authorities said.

The circumstances surrounding her death remained unclear as officials doubted whether she “jumped off or fell from” the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure, said the Anaheim police.

The police responded to reports of an adult woman on the ground at 6.50pm and provided her with medical aid until Anaheim Fire and Rescue arrived on

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Statement from the Minister of Health on Update to COVID-19 border measures for travelers arriving from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao

Violin11/02/2023 112 Views

Statement

February 2, 2023 | Ottawa, ON | Public Health Agency of Canada

In response to the increasing spread of COVID-19 and its variants in the People’s Republic of China and limited epidemiological and viral genomic sequence data available in these cases, the Government of Canada announced temporary pre-boarding test requirements and arrival screening effective January 5, 2023, for most travelers arriving on flights originating from the People’s Republic

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Snacking on tree nuts may reduce cardiovascular risks

Violin10/02/2023 119 Views

A bunch of macadamia nuts, which are a type of tree nut — Consuming tree nuts such as macadamia nuts may have cardiovascular benefits. Flavia Morlachetti/Getty Images

A new study suggests that tree nuts may reduce certain risk factors for cardiovascular disease by modifying the metabolism of L-tryptophan, an amino acid.
In a controlled parallel trial, people with obesity or overweight who snacked on tree nuts as part of a 24-week weight loss and weight maintenance program experienced increased levels of serotonin, which can enhance mood.
Tree nuts are rich in nutrients, and eating them instead of other snacks is not associated with gaining weight.

The authors of a new

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What is Valley Fever? Cases increasing on the Central Coast

Violin08/02/2023 144 Views

Valley Fever is a fungal infection that attacks the lungs. People can become infected when they breathe in fungal spores. The fungus is in the soil in places like the Southwest and the Central Valley. Dr. Martha Blum, medical director of infectious prevention at Montage Health, said the Central Coast soil has the right chemistry and balance of minerals for the fungus. The fungus that creates the spores is found in dry soil and people can get sick when they inhale the dust carrying the dust. “We see the largest exposures are people who work outside in dry, dusty conditions. …

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Premier tells party at AGM fixing health care in NS an ‘urgent’ priority – Halifax

Violin06/02/2023 91 Views

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston addressed attendees at the Progressive Conservative AGM on Saturday, saying he felt an urgency to get things done.

“Nova Scotians elected us to get things done… I hope you’re proud of the effort, because I hope you see that we’re rolling up our sleeves and we are going to work on the big issues.”

Much of his speech focused on the health-care crisis in the province, acknowledging there’s a lot of work to do.

“None of this happened overnight and it will not be fixed overnight. But, I want you to mark my words. I

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Poor oral health may affect brain later on: early study

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An early study has shown keeping your gums and teeth healthy may have added benefits for your brain health.

Preliminary research, set to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference next week, suggests adults who are genetically prone to poor oral health could be at a greater risk of showing signs of declining brain health.

Since the results are preliminary, the researchers say more evidence, including through clinical trials, and a more diverse pool of subjects, is needed.

“What hasn’t been clear is whether poor oral health affected brain health, meaning the functional status of a person’s

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Josh Naylor is healthier entering 2023

Violin03/02/2023 60 Views

This story was excerpted from Mandy Bell’s Guardians Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

There was so much speculation about Josh Naylor’s condition last season.

He was fresh off one of the most gruesome baseball injuries that I have ever witnessed. On June 27, 2021, the 25-year-old was in right field and collided with second baseman Ernie Clement. Naylor flew through the air and felt a snap in his lower right leg upon crashing to the ground. His screams were so loud as he rolled in the grass,

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