health articles 2018

DeSantis reduced Miami Beach COVID testing out of spite, major says in CBS documentary

11/06/2023binomo

A new documentary about Gov. Ron DeSantis delves into whether the governor’s team silenced Florida’s former Surgeon General Scott Rivkees throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and pushed to close a testing site on Miami Beach in response to criticism by the mayor.

Released Thursday, the documentary by CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede broadly details the governor’s rise from a relatively unknown congressman to a national figure on the front lines of the culture wars. Most of the hour-long programs focus on the COVID-19 pandemic as the governor’s launching pad onto the national stage, where he is now a serious candidate in

Missouri governor signs bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, some adults

07/06/2023binomo

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.

Transgender minors and some adults in Missouri will soon be banned from accessing puberty blockers, hormones and gender-affirming surgeries under a bill signed Wednesday by the state’s Republican governor.

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Beginning Aug. 28, Missouri health care providers won’t be able to prescribe those gender-affirming treatments for teens and children. Most adults will still have access to transgender health care under the law, but Medicaid won’t cover it.

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Gender-affirming surgeries for inmates and prisoners will be outlawed.

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The law is set to expire in 2027 as part of a Republican compromise with Senate Democrats.

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Eagles’ Lane Johnson announces partnership with mental health service helping Philadelphia youth

01/06/2023binomo

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Lane Johnson has been open and honest about his mental health struggles.

On Thursday, the All-Pro right tackle announced his new partnership with Kooth, a free, confidential mental health service available for youth in Philadelphia.

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Johnson had this to say about the announcement.

“Mental health should never be ignored or stigmatized, and I’m looking forward to helping create positive change among our kids.”

Kooth provides online

UK health minister says will not negotiate on pay with nurses’ union

28/05/2023binomo

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s health minister, Steve Barclay, said on Sunday that the government would not negotiate on pay with the nurses’ union, as the threat of further strike looms.

The government’s offer, which includes a one-off payment equivalent to 2% of salaries in the 2022/23 financial year and a 5% pay rise for 2023/24, was rejected by members of the Royal College of Nursing in April.

When asked by Sky News whether the government would resume talks with the union, Barclay said “Not on the amount of pay.”

The union is already balloting its 300,000 members on further strike action

Do Canadians need to worry?

26/05/2023binomo

A new study found that many types of contact lenses contain toxic 'forever chemicals.' (Photo via Getty Images) — A new study found that many types of contact lenses contain toxic ‘forever chemicals.’ (Photo via Getty Images)

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle.

For people with imperfect vision, contact lenses are an easy way to see the world with greater clarity.

They also allow for more natural vision, and are a welcome alternative when playing sports or working in high-speed environments.

However, according to a

Management Options for Knee Osteoarthritis

26/05/2023binomo

May 25, 2023 · 2:22 AM

Dr. Howard J. Luks is an orthopedist who published a reasonable and fairly comprehensive article on knee osteoarthritis management. Thankfully, knee replacement surgery is the last resort for this surgeon. He discusses exercise, tai chi, diet, yoga, knee injections, NSAIDs, ice, heat, etc.

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a prevalent health issue. Despite a diagnosis of arthritis of the knee, the majority of you can live an active, happy life. But you’ve heard awful phrases used to describe your Xrays– phrases like Bone on Bone, bone spurs, degeneration,

Utah student at ‘world class’ boarding school died of sepsis after complaints were ignored: lawyer

25/04/2023binomo

A 17-year-old student at a “therapeutic boarding school” in Utah died of sepsis after school staff ignored her health complaints, according to recent autopsy results and a lawsuit filed on behalf of the deceased student and her family.

Taylor Goodridge died of peritonitis, an infection of abdominal tissue, followed by sepsis, which caused her organs to fail, in December 2022 at Diamond Ranch Academy in Utah.

“It’s something that’s easily treated with antibiotics, especially with a healthy 17-year-old,” attorney Alan W. Mortensen of Mortensen and Miline told Fox News Digital. “The first signs of peritonitis were vomiting and stomach cramps,