Restricting access to pesticides and firearms could prevent more than 120,000 suicide deaths in the Americas over a decade
Washington, DC, 17 July 2024 (PAHO). – A recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, reveals that implementing policies to restrict access to highly hazardous pesticides and firearms could prevent more than 120,000 deaths by suicide in the region of the Americas…
Biden tests positive for Covid, White House says
By Ana Faguy, BBC News, Washington Getty Images Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is suffering mild symptoms, the White House has said. Karine Jean-Pierre, his press secretary, said the US president is vaccinated and boosted. He has tested positive…
Caribbean Tourism and Health Sectors Continue Successful Collaboration: New Crisis Communications Tools Launched
Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, and Caribbean Public Health Agency BARBADOS (July 17, 2024) – The Caribbean region will benefit from a pioneering initiative aimed at expanding the tourism industry’s use of innovative tools and resources…
Rich Tuckwell-Skuda honored by Ronald McDonald House New York
The CEO & Founder of The Anything Group (TAG) will be honored on October 17th as Ronald McDonald House New York celebrates its 45th anniversary of serving families…
Cayman: HSA conducts survey for Bodden Town Health Centre expansion
The Health Services Authority (HSA) is conducting a survey to obtain feedback from the community for the introduction of additional services ahead of the planned expansion of the Bodden Town Health Centre. The survey will be open until 23rd July 2024…
Mobile CPAP machines for tourism
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines are an integral part of the lives of many people suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Nearly Half of Cancer Deaths Linked to Lifestyle
IMAGE: Adobe Stock Nearly half of cancer deaths and 4 of 10 cases of cancer are linked to a person’s lifestyle, a new study says. Cigarette smoking remains the biggest cancer risk, contributing to 30% of cancer deaths and 20%…
Urine Test Might Help Men Skip Prostate Biopsies
From Newsmax Adobe Stock When prostate cancer strikes, one question is paramount: Is it aggressive and requiring immediate treatment, or slow-growing and worthy of monitoring only? Right now, an invasive biopsy is the only way to answer that query, but…
Better Sleep May Ease Loneliness
Adobe Stock From Newsmax People who feel lonely and socially isolated might benefit from more sleep, especially if they’re a young adult, a new study suggests. Better sleep is associated with significantly less emotional and social loneliness, researchers report. Younger adults…
Anxiety May Double the Risk of Developing Parkinson’s
Adobe Stock Fron Newsmax Anxiety could be an early warning sign of Parkinson’s disease, a new study finds. People with anxiety have at least double the risk of developing Parkinson’s compared to those without the mood disorder, results show. Further, specific Parkinson’s…
