The nerds in the back room have really cracked the apple flavor in this new bubble gum.
The health ministry will designate eight drug ingredients as having abuse potential under the law in response to rising concerns about potential overdoses among young people using over-the-counter medicines. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/25/japan/science-health/japan-medicine-new-abuse-risk-designation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #pharmaceutical #health #drugs #mhlw
The head of the U.N.'s health agency on Saturday pushed back against Washington's stated reasons for withdrawing from the World Health Organization, dismissing U.S. criticism as "untrue." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/25/world/science-health/who-us-withdrawal-untrue/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #sciencehealth #who #health #us #donaldtrump #covid19
Alexis Bushnell
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At least 11 people died and more than 1,400 residents sought emergency care for carbon monoxide poisonings during the 2021 winter storm in Texas.
Here’s what you should know about keeping your family and home safe, especially during power outages.
https://www.propublica.org/article/how-to-prevent-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-in-your-home?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
#WinterStorm #Texas #Safety #Health #Family #Weather #Winter #Storm
Microplastics are EVERYWHERE on Earth, from the Sahara Desert to Arctic sea ice.
They are now in the AIR we breathe.
This plastic is not coming from outer space.
It comes from petrochemical corporations and big brands with names and addresses.
You cannot clean up a flood without TURNING OFF THE TAP.
Governments must deliver a strong Global #PlasticsTreaty that CUTS PLASTIC PRODUCTION at the source and makes polluters pay.
Every delay means more plastic in our lungs, food and water.
Add your name: https://www.greenpeace.org/international/act/lets-end-the-age-of-plastic/
Angela Antunovic
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National's cruel cuts have left NZ's health service in a mess. Wellington hospital's ED entered critical code red status -- when demand outstrips available staff and beds -- four times in one night.
A witness says "Nurses and doctors were in tears. There were some security guards in tears. There was so much yelling going on and patients and their family members were being so grumpy that they were throwing things..."
Between January and October last year, Wellington's ED averaged two code reds every single day. Meanwhile our inadequate Minister of Health Simeon Brown is either in denial or lying.
“The Government has a clear plan to address the pressures, and we are already seeing progress,” he said.
Yeah, right!
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360928156/nurses-and-doctors-tears-ed-goes-code-red-four-times
Cory Doctorow
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Seems like it is time to re-read "Radicalized - A short story about health care, and desperation. " by @pluralistic
https://prospect.org/culture/books/2024-12-09-radicalized-cory-doctorow-story-health-care/
#Health #Healthcare #YouShouldBeAfraid #UHC #UnitedHealthCare #Luigi #LuigiMangione
Having spent thousands of dollars on Cobra, only to have Kaiser terminate my account without notice or warning, and back-date the termination to December, I called Kaiser. It took 54 minutes to speak to someone, who could not resolve this issue. I have been waiting to speak to someone who may be able to resolve my issue for 71 minutes now.
Seems like it is time to re-read "Radicalized - A short story about health care, and desperation. " by @pluralistic
https://prospect.org/culture/books/2024-12-09-radicalized-cory-doctorow-story-health-care/
#Health #Healthcare #YouShouldBeAfraid #UHC #UnitedHealthCare #Luigi #LuigiMangione
National's cruel cuts have left NZ's health service in a mess. Wellington hospital's ED entered critical code red status -- when demand outstrips available staff and beds -- four times in one night.
A witness says "Nurses and doctors were in tears. There were some security guards in tears. There was so much yelling going on and patients and their family members were being so grumpy that they were throwing things..."
Between January and October last year, Wellington's ED averaged two code reds every single day. Meanwhile our inadequate Minister of Health Simeon Brown is either in denial or lying.
“The Government has a clear plan to address the pressures, and we are already seeing progress,” he said.
Yeah, right!
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360928156/nurses-and-doctors-tears-ed-goes-code-red-four-times
US officially leaves World Health Organization
Trending Bot
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Last month, we released Rx Inspector, a groundbreaking tool that lets you find the factories where your generic drugs were manufactured.
See the never-before-released data that ties everything together.
https://www.propublica.org/article/rx-inspector-generic-drugs-data?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
#Health #Medicine #Data #Research #FDA #Drugs #Science #Journalism
Last month, we released Rx Inspector, a groundbreaking tool that lets you find the factories where your generic drugs were manufactured.
See the never-before-released data that ties everything together.
https://www.propublica.org/article/rx-inspector-generic-drugs-data?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
#Health #Medicine #Data #Research #FDA #Drugs #Science #Journalism
Improving the #safety and experience of transitions from #hospital to home: a cluster randomised controlled #trial of an intervention to involve older people in their #care (Your Care Needs You)
#Geriatrics #Frailty #Health #Aging #Ageing #OlderPersons #MedMAstodon
https://academic.oup.com/ageing/article/54/5/afaf142/8153625
The United States officially left the World Health Organization on Thursday, saying its decision reflected failures in the U.N. health agency's management of the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/23/world/science-health/us-exits-who/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #sciencehealth #who #health #us #donaldtrump
Zane Selvans
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“El ciclismo es la muerte lenta del planeta”.
Así provocó un banquero a una sala llena de economistas. No para atacar a la bicicleta, sino para desnudar una lógica incómoda.
Un ciclista no compra coche ni pide préstamos. No paga gasolina, seguros ni grandes reparaciones. No usa aparcamientos de pago ni genera obras viales. No engorda con facilidad. No llena salas de espera ni consume medicamentos de forma constante.
Desde esa mirada estrecha, una persona sana “no aporta” al sistema porque no gasta.
En cambio, cada nuevo local de comida rápida sí mueve la rueda: empleo, consultas médicas, tratamientos, dietas, soluciones para problemas que antes no existían. Todo suma al PIB. Todo cuenta como crecimiento.
La pregunta no es si la bicicleta es mala para la economía.
La pregunta es qué tipo de economía necesita que la gente enferme para funcionar.
Elegir entre una bicicleta o un McDonald’s no es una broma.
Es un espejo.
(recogido de la página datoshistoricos.com)
Tim Chambers
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🐋🌊 New #research into #Alaska's #BristolBay beluga whales reveals a surprising social strategy. Instead of a few dominant males, these long-lived #whales take a "plenty of #fish in the sea" approach, frequently switching partners to maintain genetic #health.
This flexible mating system helps their small, isolated population avoid inbreeding.
👉 https://www.popsci.com/environment/beluga-whales-sex-lives/
#marinebiology #biology #wildlife #conservation #science #nature #ecology #ocean
Tim Chambers
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🩹⏱️ Researchers have developed an aerosolized wound spray called SEAL that stops severe arterial bleeding nearly instantly.
The #Baltimore-based team uses a specialized chitosan mixture to create a physical seal, providing a potential lifesaver for soldiers and first responders in remote areas.
👉 https://newatlas.com/medical-tech/battlefield-wound-spray/
#medicine #health #innovation #science #biology #tech #technology #research #safety #emergency
The U.S. is due to officially exit the World Health Organization, despite concerns over the impact to public health and the legality of the departure under American law. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/22/world/science-health/us-quit-who/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #sciencehealth #who #health #donaldtrump #us #un #tedrosadhanomghebreyesus