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How is Tamil Nadu bracing for heatwaves?

The Hindu

What is a heatwave condition? Why are Indian cities, towns and villages vulnerable both in the hills and the plains? Will notifying it as a State-specific disaster help? Why is it important to have a focused management plan in place?

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The No. 1 Thing to Do to Protect Yourself from EMFs

Mercola

Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published February 16, 2020. In this video, which is Part 1 of a two-part series, Brian Hoyer and I answer your questions about electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation. Brian is a leading EMF expert 1 and a primary consultant for my new book, "EMF*D," which is being released today. In the video, Brian shares his personal journey and training, which includes nutritional therapy and continued education at the Klinghardt Academy. 2 As a nutr

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ICMR announces ‘First in the World Challenge’ to encourage scientists to find innovative ideas to tackle health issues

The Hindu

The Council said that the scheme proposes to foster novel, out of the box, futuristic ideas, new knowledge generation, discovery / development of breakthrough health technologies

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Transforming Health — How to Navigate Reductive Stress and the Metabolic Impact of Dietary Fats

Mercola

In this interview, repeat guest Brad Marshall, a molecular biologist, explains how different dietary fats influence your metabolism and overall health. You may want to listen to this interview a couple of times. If you still find it hard to understand, copy and paste the corresponding sections of the transcript into ChatGPT and ask it to explain it to you in even simpler terms.

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Doctors urge National Medical Commission to simplify centralised registration process

The Hindu

The register is maintained by the National Medical Commission and is a dynamic, centralised repository that contains the name, address, and qualifications of licensed medical practitioners

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From Stigma to Support: HIV Awareness in the Black Community

Black Health Matters

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a significant public health challenge, disproportionately affecting the Black community. Despite advances in treatment and prevention, the stigma surrounding HIV persists. The Office of Minority Health has highlighted the following statistics: African Americans represent nearly 13% of the United States population but made up more than 42% of HIV cases in 2019.

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#WeAreEmoryEPI: Inside the APE (GFE Edition!)

The Cofounder

Welcome back to #WeAreEmoryEPI! This week, we heard from two second year EPI/GLEPI MPH students that received a Global Field Experience (GFE) award for their APEs this Summer. Read more below to hear about their projects and where they traveled to! Tell us about your academic history/where you went to school.

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Air passenger with suspected mpox symptoms isolated at Tiruchi govt. hospital

The Hindu

An air passenger, who is in his thirties, has been admitted to Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH) in Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu, with suspected symptoms of mpox, a viral disease.

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Embark on Your Health Journey at Your Own Pace

Mercola

Many health and fitness apps can be overwhelming. Some may persistently urge you to make aggressive changes too soon, or may rush you to finish or meet your goals. This can push you to your limits and discourage you from meeting your milestones. I believe that every person's relationship with health is deeply personal and unique — it comes from your personal experiences, challenges and aspirations.

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How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox

The Hindu

There are four key strategies that are key to helping you achieve a healthier digital balance: replacement practices, social bonds, mindfulness and viewing digital well-being as a journey

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Could daylight saving time ever be permanent? Where it stands in the states

Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for

"The medical and scientific communities are unified. that permanent standard time is better for human health," said Erik Herzog, PhD, professor of biology & public health faculty scholar, in a USA Today article on daylight savings time.

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Tiruchi man with mpox symptoms: Sample has returned negative, says Tamil Nadu Health Minister

The Hindu

The man, who had returned from Sharjah on October 31, was found to have fever during screening on arriving at the Tiruchi airport.

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Women sharing personal stories about abortion bans have become a political force

NPR Health

Women who have suffered unnecessarily after being denied abortions are talking about it publicly, and to support candidates. Could these stories have a political impact in the upcoming election?

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WHO’s database on polio cases hides more than it reveals

The Hindu

Besides wild poliovirus cases, the WHO registry has data of only the circulating VDPV cases and not the cases that belong to the other two VDPV categories — iVDPV and aVDPV

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The Hidden Connections Between Skin Health and Overall Wellness

Mercola

Beneath the surface of your largest organ — your skin — lies a complex web of connections to your diet, your stress levels and even your deepest emotions. Dr. Keira Barr, a pioneering functional dermatologist and author of the book "The Skin Whisperer," has made it her life's work to unravel these intricate relationships. In our interview, we dive into Barr's remarkable journey from melanoma survivor to holistic skin health revolutionary.

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Air passenger with suspected mpox symptoms isolated at Tiruchi govt. hospital

The Hindu

An air passenger, who is in his thirties, has been admitted to Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH) in Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu, with suspected symptoms of mpox, a viral disease.

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As ACA sign ups start, more Americans have health insurance than ever. Will it last?

NPR Health

Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health plans has grown every year of the Biden administration, leading to record low numbers of people who are uninsured.

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Putting patients at the centre

The Hindu

At the heart of the recent controversy over the management of the Institute of Mental Health in Chennai rests a deep desire to improve the services for those in need of mental healthcare and support. Setting this situation in context, Serena Josephine M.

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What Black Women Need to Know About HIV

Black Health Matters

Black women are disproportionately impacted by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) when compared to other races. We account for less than 15% of the female population but make up more than half of new HIV infections among women in the United States. Of these new HIV infections, 91% were as a result of heterosexual contact. For Black women, understanding the complexities of HIV is particularly important due to social, economic, and healthcare disparities that heighten our vulnerability.

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Putting patients in the centre

The Hindu

At the heart of the recent controversy over the management of the Institute of Mental Health in Chennai, rests a deep desire to improve services for those in need of mental health care and support. Setting this situation in context, Serena Josephine M. tries to trace the progress of the mental health movement in the State, looking at State and non-State actors, and examines the crucial question of what more needs to be done.

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Wave goodbye

Managed Care Matters

The Republicans plan to blow up ObamaCare and replace it with…”a concept of a plan.” Considering healthcare - at almost $4.9 TRILLION is almost a fifth of our economy, and every woman, man and child depends on it for health and survival, it’s worth 2 minutes of your time. Thanks for reading Managed Care Matters! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.

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Third phase of polio vaccination campaign to resume in northern Gaza: WHO-UNICEF

The Hindu

“Despite the lack of access to all eligible children in northern Gaza, the Polio Technical Committee for Gaza has taken the decision to resume the campaign,” a joint statement by UNICEF and WHO said

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Abortion activists target Latino voters in final push for Florida’s abortion amendment

The Hill

With an amendment aiming to enshrine abortion rights in Florida on the Nov. 5 ballot, advocacy groups on both side of the measure are seeking to cut through the noise in trying to persuade Latino voters. Using messaging tailored to religion, language and cultural context, groups are trying to equip Hispanic voters with the necessary information on the reproductive rights initiative.

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Cardi B hits Trump over 'like it or not' women's health comments

The Hill

Rapper Cardi B knocked former President Trump for comments he made earlier this week about protecting women's health, whether they "like it or not." "Trump says he's going to protect women whether they like it or not," she said Friday evening while campaigning with Vice President Harris in Milwaukee. "Well, if his definition of protection is not the freedom of choice, if his definition of protection is making sure our daughters have fewer rights than our mothers, then I don't want it!

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