Category: Health-en

  • WHO Report: COVID Eliminated A Decade Of Progress In Life Expectancy

    <img decoding="async" data-attachment-id="115847" data-permalink="https://healthpolicy-watch.news/who-report-covid-eliminated-a-decade-of-progress-in-life-expectancy/maxime-gsuoclhxmde-unsplash/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/healthpolicy-watch.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/maxime-GsuoClhxMDE-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1440&ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,1440" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="maxime-GsuoClhxMDE-unsplash" data-image-description data-image-caption=" The pandemic has reversed gains in life expectancy according to the WHO. ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/healthpolicy-watch.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/maxime-GsuoClhxMDE-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/healthpolicy-watch.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/maxime-GsuoClhxMDE-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1″ class=”size-large wp-image-115847″ src=”https://healthpolicy-watch.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/maxime-GsuoClhxMDE-unsplash-1024×576.jpg” alt width=”640″ height=”360″ srcset=”https://healthpolicy-watch.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/maxime-GsuoClhxMDE-unsplash-1024×576.jpg 1024w, https://healthpolicy-watch.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/maxime-GsuoClhxMDE-unsplash-300×169.jpg 300w, https://healthpolicy-watch.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/maxime-GsuoClhxMDE-unsplash-768×432.jpg 768w, https://healthpolicy-watch.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/maxime-GsuoClhxMDE-unsplash-1536×864.jpg 1536w, https://healthpolicy-watch.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/maxime-GsuoClhxMDE-unsplash-2048×1152.jpg 2048w” sizes=”(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px”>The pandemic has reversed gains in life expectancy according to…

  • College of Health Professions Students, Families Celebrate with Brunch, Hooding Ceremonies

    College of Health Professions Students, Families Celebrate with Brunch, Hooding Ceremonies

    View Larger Image <img width="2560" height="1703" src="https://static.beescdn.com/news.myworldfix.com/2024/05/20240524163637842.jpg" class="attachment-post-image size-post-image wp-post-image" alt="College of Health Professions graduating students and their families gather May 17 in the atrium of the Administration West building for a brunch celebration." loading="lazy" srcset="https://static.beescdn.com/news.myworldfix.com/2024/05/20240524163637842.jpg 2560w, https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CHP-Graduation-Brunch-05172024-EDL_1102-300×200.jpg 300w, https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CHP-Graduation-Brunch-05172024-EDL_1102-1024×681.jpg 1024w, https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CHP-Graduation-Brunch-05172024-EDL_1102-768×511.jpg 768w, https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CHP-Graduation-Brunch-05172024-EDL_1102-1536×1022.jpg 1536w, https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CHP-Graduation-Brunch-05172024-EDL_1102-2048×1363.jpg 2048w, https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CHP-Graduation-Brunch-05172024-EDL_1102-375×249.jpg 375w, https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CHP-Graduation-Brunch-05172024-EDL_1102-750×499.jpg 750w, https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CHP-Graduation-Brunch-05172024-EDL_1102-1140×758.jpg 1140w, https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CHP-Graduation-Brunch-05172024-EDL_1102-1320×878.jpg 1320w,…

  • ‘Don’t underestimate anything in your health’

    ‘Don’t underestimate anything in your health’

    Tyrone Gaelic football joint manager Feargal Logan continues his recovery after suffering a stroke in February. Mr Logan said there were no warning signs before he collapsed at his home on a Sunday morning. He said no-one is invincible and everyone should watch out for potential symptoms. Read more here.

  • Louisiana Department of Health provides tips on safe swimming practices

    Louisiana Department of Health provides tips on safe swimming practices

    Louisiana Department of Health provides tips on safe swimming practices Updated: 11:05 AM CDT May 24, 2024 WELL, I’LL TELL YOU WHAT THE TEMPERATURES ARE GOING TO BE HEATING UP ALL ACROSS SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AS WE GO THROUGH THIS WEEKEND. WE’RE LOOKING PRETTY GOOD THIS MORNING. SOME MOSTLY CLEAR TO PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES ARE OUTSIDE…

  • Blue-green algae health alert issued for Lake Okeechobee in Martin County

    Blue-green algae health alert issued for Lake Okeechobee in Martin County

    The Florida Department of Health in Martin County on Friday issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins for portions of Lake Okeechobee and the C44 Canal.The department of health urges the public to use caution in and around Lake Okeechobee. Some of those cautions include:• Do not drink, swim, wade,…

  • CAFÉ Pachanga & Mercadito: Wenatchee’s market celebrates Latino culture and health care access for all

    CAFÉ Pachanga & Mercadito: Wenatchee’s market celebrates Latino culture and health care access for all

    Welcome to the new digital home of Northwest Public Radio and Northwest Public Television. The new year brings an internal change to our organization, joining TV and radio. Together, we’re NWPB. Thank you for your continued support of public broadcasting in our region. Your support matters.

  • Emergency Care Can Help Patients Get Health Insurance and Unclaimed Benefits for Food, Rent, and More

    Emergency Care Can Help Patients Get Health Insurance and Unclaimed Benefits for Food, Rent, and More

    Every year, at least $60 billion in public benefits goes unused nationally. That means tax relief, health insurance, and help with food, housing, and transportation never reach people they are intended for.  Public benefits are associated with better health, lower costs, and community growth, so hospitals want to connect patients with them. Two studies by…

  • Rural Connecticut hospital customizes behavioral health care to meet community needs

    Rural Connecticut hospital customizes behavioral health care to meet community needs

    Accessing quality behavioral health care can be challenging — all the more so for people living in rural areas. And getting access to the specific care needed also is critical. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, located in Torrington, Ct., and part of Hartford HealthCare, is continuously “expanding and tweaking” its behavioral health offerings to ensure the people…

  • Reverse The Backsliding On Sexual And Reproductive Health And Rights: A Wake-up Call From Independent Scientists And Advisors

    Reverse The Backsliding On Sexual And Reproductive Health And Rights: A Wake-up Call From Independent Scientists And Advisors

    <img decoding="async" data-attachment-id="66675" data-permalink="https://healthpolicy-watch.news/ambitious-universal-health-coverage-declaration-goes-before-world-leaders-at-unga/45959989465_f5f65a1165_k/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/healthpolicy-watch.news/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/45959989465_f5f65a1165_k-e1568824030735.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"Canon EOS 5DS","caption":"Percilda Manhica, a nurse at Health Center in Manhica, consults her patient, Clara Obadias Matavele, 32 years old with family planning needs, at the Health Center in Manhica Village, Mozambique on November 6, 2017. Photo u00a9 Dominic Chavez/World Bank","created_timestamp":"1509959548","copyright":"Dominic Chavez","focal_length":"24","iso":"2000","shutter_speed":"0.016666666666667","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="45959989465_f5f65a1165_k" data-image-description=" reproductive health ” data-image-caption=”…

  • Former hot dog eating champion retires from competitive eating, citing health

    Former hot dog eating champion retires from competitive eating, citing health

    (CNN) – Six-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champion Takeru Kobayashi is retiring from competitive eating, citing health concerns. The 46-year-old said decades of overeating has left him with no appetite or sensation of fullness. His wife, Maggie James, said he now goes days without eating at all. Kobayashi announced the news in Netflix’s documentary,…