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Falls Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia Diagnosis

From Newsmax Adobe Stock More than 14 million seniors a year take a tumble, and those falls can be life-changing.  “The relationship between falls and dementia appears to be a two-way street,” said Molly Jarman, senior author of a new study…

EuroTier 2024: “TopTierTreff” − International marketplace for top genetics

DLG e.V TopTierTreff feature at EuroTier 2024 in Hall 11 – Dairy cow breeds, dual-purpose breeds and beef cattle – Sheep and goat breeds as well as horses – Presentations in English on two days- EuroTier: November 12 to 15,…

PAHO concludes 61st Directing Council with strategic agreements

Washington, D.C., October 4, 2024 (PAHO) – The 61st Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) concluded today, marking a clear path forward for the future of health in the Americas. Over five days, high-level representatives from countries and territories debated,…

Hyundai Motor Group Releases ‘10M March’ Video Showing Soldiers’ Rehabilitation Aided by Robotics Technology

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has showcased the use of its ‘X-ble Medical Exoskeleton (X-ble MEX)’ walking rehabilitation robot in aiding the recovery of injured soldiers with the release of a new campaign video titled ‘10M March’. The video can…

Breast Cancer Deaths Declining, Disparities Remain

Adobe Stock) From Newsmax While women overall are less likely to die of breast cancer now, some alarming disparities remain, a new American Cancer Society (ACS) analysis warns. Death rates for American Indian and Alaska Native women haven’t changed for…

Cayman Government Staff, Volunteers Partner in Preparedness

By: Aliya Dunstan   A multi-agency team of volunteers and government employees worked together to deliver effective preparedness and recovery services following recent inclement weather. Members of the Cayman Islands Regiment, in partnership with the Public Works Department, Cayman Islands Fire Service,…

Cayman: Police Issue Reminder on Leaving Children or Animals in Unattended Vehicles

From RCIPS Yesterday afternoon police officers responded to a report that a young child had been locked in a vehicle outside a business in West Bay. Officers attended the location and spoke to the parent, who requested assistance to gain…

IOC Mental Health Ambassador Holly Bradshaw: Ending the stigma around mental health in sport

01 October 2024 – As Mental Health Month gets underway, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is pursuing its holistic approach to athlete wellbeing by introducing a new initiative – a team of Mental Health Ambassadors. This globally representative group of Olympians will…

Second Annual Robert Hamaty Memorial 5K World Heart Day

Community Unites for Second Annual Robert Hamaty Memorial 5K in Celebration of World Heart Day Over 100 participants came together at dawn to honor the late Capt. Robert Hamaty’s legacy and promote cardiovascular health. The Cayman community comes together to…

Brazil eliminates lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem 

Washington, DC, 30 October, 2024 (PAHO) – The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Brazil for having eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. “Eliminating a disease is a momentous accomplishment that takes unwavering commitment,” Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General said. “I…