Archive: 08/11/2021

Countries not adequately addressing illegal drug use: experts

A new expert report Monday showed that many countries around the world are failing to adequately address illegal drug use, in the first evaluation of its kind.

Nov 8, 2021

Russia shutdown ends despite coronavirus wave

Most of Russia on Monday ended a week-long paid holiday aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus, despite the country seeing thousands of new cases and more than 1,000 deaths per day.

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German COVID infection rate at new high as vaccinations slow

Germany's coronavirus infection rate climbed to its highest recorded level yet on Monday as what officials have called a "pandemic of the unvaccinated" gathers pace.

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Lockdown of New Zealand's largest city to end this month

The lockdown of New Zealand's largest city is likely to end later this month, with some coronavirus restrictions eased from Tuesday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.

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Nationwide polio eradication campaign starts in Afghanistan

The Taliban-run Afghan public health ministry announced Sunday the start of a four-day nationwide polio vaccination campaign aimed at inoculating children under age 5.

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New symptoms identified that could help doctors diagnose pancreatic cancer

Researchers have identified a series of symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer, including two previously unrecognised symptoms—feeling thirsty and having dark urine—in a study presented today at the NCRI Festival.

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New app helps parents identify treatable childhood growth disorders earlier

A ground-breaking new, mobile phone app, 'GrowthMonitor' places the accurate measurement of children's height in the hands of parents and carers. Preliminary data to be presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference ...

Nov 8, 2021

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Lack of health insurance hinders recommended cancer screening in unemployed adults

In a recent study, unemployed individuals were less likely to have health insurance and be up to date on getting recommended cancer screening tests. Analyses revealed that their lack of health insurance coverage completely ...

Nov 8, 2021

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Discrimination increases risk for mental health issues in young adults

A UCLA study has found that young adults who have experienced discrimination have a higher risk for both short- and long-term behavioral and mental health problems.

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SGLT2 inhibitors may have kidney- and heart-protective effects in adults with type 1 diabetes

In addition to lowering blood sugar levels, diabetes drugs called sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors can provide kidney- and cardiovascular-related benefits for people with type 2 diabetes. A recent study examined ...

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