HALF of American school students who try e-cigarettes become addicted, CDC finds - and more than 2.1million kids in middle and high school are regular users
Nearly half of people in middle and high school who reported having ever used a nicotine vape became hooked, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Family doctors vote overwhelmingly against 3rd year of training
Family doctors across Canada have overwhelmingly sent a message to put a pause on adding an extra year to their residency training, but so far, the College of Family Physcians of Canada will only commit to reviewing that non-binding "guidance" at its board meeting next week. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - November 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
Delta Dental report finds adults practice good oral health care to avoid serious dental issues and major expenses
CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This National Dental Hygiene Month, Delta Dental shares additional findings from its 2023 State of America ' s Oral Health and Wellness Reportthat show U.S. adults keep up with their oral hygiene to avoid unforeseen costs and prevent dental issues such as cavities and gum disease.The report also finds that adults understand the importance of preventive oral health care for maintaining good oral health and avoiding unexpected care. Further, adults and children continue to follow recommended oral health guidelines at home to improve their overall health and wellness....
Source: Dental Technology Blog - November 1, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Microsoft ’s new AI-powered Office assistant is here
Microsoft’s 365 Copilot AI assistant is now available for certain enterprise customers. Microsoft is quietly launching its Microsoft 365 Copilot system for a $30-per-month premium per user, but enterprise customers will need to commit to at least 300 users and pick up the phone to Microsoft to get…#365copilot #excel #forresterresearch #tjdevine #bingchatenterprise #365e3 #businesspremium #copilot #maryjofoley #onenote (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Abortion, a Right Denied to Girls Raped in Brazil
Brazilian women demonstrated in São Paulo on Sept. 28, International Safe Abortion Day, which began to be celebrated in Latin America. The activists are promoting the campaign "Neither imprisoned, nor dead" against the repression of women's right to abortion, which affects even young girls who are entitled to this right by law. CREDIT: Rovena Rosa / Agência BrasilBy Mario OsavaRIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 31 2023 (IPS) A total of 17,456 babies were born to girls aged 10 to 14 in Brazil in 2021. The annual figures are falling, but still reflect the plight of ruined childhoods and the failures of judges and doctors when it comes to...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - October 31, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mario Osava Tags: Development & Aid Editors' Choice Gender Headlines Health Human Rights Latin America & the Caribbean Regional Categories Women's Health Abortion Brazil Rape Reproductive Rights Source Type: news
US state senator acquitted of illegal firearms possession in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong court acquitted U.S. State Senator Jeff Wilson of illegally possessing a firearm in the Chinese-ruled city as long as he doesn't commit any crime for the next two years. Wilson, a member of the Washington State Senate representing the 19th district, was arrested in Hong Kong on Oct. 21…#hongkong #jeffwilson #wilson #portoflongview #southeastasia #portland (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Treatment of a life-threatening dapsone intoxication - Veerman MH, van Gelder T, Sneijder R, Bethlehem C.
The case report describes a case of a severe dapsone (more than 200 tablets dapsone 100 mg) and mild methotrexate intoxication (10 tablets methotrexate 10 mg) as an attempt to commit suicide, resulting in severe cyanosis with elevation in methemoglobin con... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Online Nicotine Toothpick Vendors Ignore Age Restrictions Online Nicotine Toothpick Vendors Ignore Age Restrictions
Though most brick-and-mortar stores refused to sell nicotine toothpicks to minors, teens can still buy the addictive products on the internet.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Short selling: Don ’t be the'Dumb Money '
"Unless you can commit four to five hours a day, Monday through Friday, and watch the market, just watch these tickers go up and down for six months, you've got no chance. And by the way, after that, there's a good probability you'll still fail." "The gap in the market that we fill is to say, hey,…#mrblock (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Redfin ’s stock rallies more than 12% after Apollo throws real-estate brokerage a lifeline
Shares of Redfin Corp. jumped more than 12% in the extended session Monday after news that Apollo Global Management has agreed to commit up to $250 million in financing for the real-estate brokerage. “This transaction strengthens Redfin’s balance sheet by extending our debt maturities into 2028,…#redfincorp #redfin #apollo (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
E-cigarette use-associated lung injury (EVALI) - Tituana NY, Clavijo CG, Espinoza EF, Tituana VA.
The prevalence of vaping has overtaken conventional cigarettes as the most frequent form of nicotine consumption among 15-24-year olds. There are currently a large number of both legitimate and illegitimate products and suppliers offering more than 8000 di... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
SAG-AFTRA Strike At 100 Days: What Does The Milestone Mean For The Movie Industry?
Concerned that a prolonged actors strike would bring long-term, irreparable harm to the industry, Hollywood’s biggest stars on a Zoom call this week with SAG-AFTRA leaders pledged to commit $150 million over three years to remove a cap on union dues to bring more coin to guild coffers, and they…#hollywood #sag #georgeclooney #scarlettjohansson #kerrywashington #tylerperry #bradleycooper #merylstreep #jenniferaniston #robertdeniro (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Schools set to close again in Scotland as UNISON announces further strike dates
UNISON has today (Wednesday) served notice of further strikes in its dispute over local government pay at Glasgow City, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde councils.
Staff working in schools, and early years establishments linked to schools, within the four local authorities will walk out on Wednesday 1 November.
This is the first part of a rolling programme of action that will take place over the forthcoming weeks, with further strike dates and other councils being announced in due course, says UNISON.
The move comes after workers represented by the union voted overwhelmingly to reject Cosla’s latest pay ...
Source: UNISON Health care news - October 18, 2023 Category: UK Health Authors: Fatima Ayad Tags: News johanna Baxter Scotland Source Type: news
6 Ways to Set Boundaries at Work —Even When It ’ s Uncomfortable
Setting boundaries at work—in this economy—might seem like a pipe dream. Not be available 24/7? Not smile and accept every new assignment? Not push back when a colleague tries to steal your time?
It could be your best career (and mental health) move: Establishing expectations for what you will and will not tolerate is key to increasing productivity and wellbeing, experts agree. “Boundaries are limits or personal rules that protect your time and energy and allow you to perform at your best,” says Melody Wilding, a licensed social worker and author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Y...
Source: TIME: Health - October 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Angela Haupt Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Africa: Joint Statement On Action Plan to Drive Equitable Expansion of Immunisation in Africa
[Africa CDC] Geneva -- The African Union Commission (AUC), Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance last week concluded a three-day forum to outline a pathway towards extensive collaboration in alignment of the tripartite Memorandum of Understanding signed between the organizations in May 2023. Through the MoU, the three organizations commit to increase access and accelerate the uptake of life-saving vaccines across African Union member states, by leveraging their collective (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 18, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Health and Medicine Source Type: news
