Health

03 Sep

‘We’re going in’: Trump doubles down on sending National Guard to Chicago

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‘We’re going in’: Trump doubles down on sending National Guard to Chicago Amid rumours about his health, Trump has announced he will widen his troop deployment and move Space Command to Alabama. United States President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to sending the National Guard to Chicago, Illinois, as he continues to portray Democrat-run cities as overrun by crime. Tuesday’s remarks were some of Trump’s most direct statements on the subject so far. In an Oval Office appearance to announce the relocation of the US Space Command headquarters, Trump was asked about the possibility of a troop deployment to…
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02 Sep

Health Department ties up with ISKCON to provide nutritional diet for inpatients in three govt. hospitals

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Health Department ties up with ISKCON to provide nutritional diet for inpatients in three govt. hospitals The State Health Department has tied up with ISKCON to introduce a customised diet plan for inpatients in three government hospitals . The plan has been designed to cater to the nutritional needs of general patients, those who are on therapy for renal issues, diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, pregnant and lactating mothers and children . Activists have raised concerns over the exclusion of eggs and onion/garlic . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Amgen to invest $600 million in new research and development facility in California

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Amgen to invest $600 million in new research and development facility in California Amgen says it will spend more than $600 million to build a new research and development facility at its headquarters in Thousand Oaks, California . The facility is not a manufacturing plant, but it will allow researchers, engineers and scientists to collaborate on finding next-generation drugs for patients with "the most serious diseases" Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

McDonald’s to expand value menu as CEO says the chain aims to reach more customers

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McDonald's to expand value menu as CEO says the chain aims to reach more customers McDonald's is bringing back its Extra Value Meals, which were last promoted before the Covid-19 pandemic . Customers will save 15% on the combo meals compared with buying the entree, fries and a drink separately . Traffic to fast-food chains has been shrinking, fueled by a pullback in spending by low-income consumers . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

‘I felt helpless’: Ethiopian doctors held, harassed for seeking better pay

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‘I felt helpless’: Ethiopian doctors held, harassed for seeking better pay Among the lowest-paid medics in East Africa, Ethiopia’s doctors face state crackdown in strike for better working conditions. In a hospital in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, in mid-May, Tewodros* was at work treating patients when two police officers barged into the emergency room. Earlier that same month, the doctor had participated in a public sector health workers’ strike, protesting poor working conditions and low pay. The government had immediately declared the strike illegal, setting the stage for a tense standoff with the country’s health professionals. The emergency room where…
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02 Sep

‘Sleep is frequently deprioritised’: video series by Armed Forces Medical Services highlights crisis, shares practical tips

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‘Sleep is frequently deprioritised’: video series by Armed Forces Medical Services highlights crisis, shares practical tips A new video series released by the Directorate General of the Armed Forces Medical Services unpacks the science of sleep and its impact on physical and mental health . Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin said many people unfortunately remain unaware of its importance and neglect it . The series of five videos, in English and Hindi, includes strategies to enhance sleep quality . Read full story: Source
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