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Health officials call 10% of Norfolk residents “pre-diabetic.” 2023

In Norfolk and Waveney, an estimated 110,000 adults are living with prediabetes, according to statistics released by local health officials. This is a condition in which blood sugar levels are elevated, putting the individual at “extreme risk” of developing type 2 diabetes if no action is taken. The data was published in advance of Diabetes…

USAID-IHP teaches 50 Kebbi health professionals on maternal, child death surveillance and response 2023

USAID-IHP is training 50 Kebbi state health workers on the Federal Government’s new MPCDSR guidelines. For six days, the USAID-IHP, Mometum-Safe surgery in family planning and obstetrics, Federal Ministry of Health, and Kebbi state protected pregnant women, their unborn children, and children under five. The Abuja country office’s IHP Technical Lead Maternal and Newborn,Health, Family…

Nurses: The key to Our Future 2023

Overworked and underpaid! This describes most Indian nurses. India has nearly three million nurses. It seems excessive. These results are troubling given the country’s billionth population and rising illness rates and medical needs. On May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday, International Nurses’ Day honors nurses’ efforts. Nurses are vital to healthcare. They’ve helped reduce health inequalities…

Gowon Urges Health Investments 2023

General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), Nigeria’s former president, says continuous investments in the dynamic health sector would help meet Nigerians’ medical demands. On Friday, Gowon made the claim during the 50th-anniversary celebration of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital in Benin City, Edo State, which he had visited as president of state on May 12, 1973.…

Parents Say Mental Health Is Biggest Teen Employment Barrier 2023

Itec, a Wales-wide training provider, found that poor mental health is the biggest obstacle to teen employment, according to parents. In a study of 1,000 Welsh parents of teens, 82% were anxious about their child’s future, with poor mental health topping the list at 69.9%. Welsh suburban parents worry most about their teens’ future (89.7%).…

Oncology RN and Social Worker Integrative Health Resources 2023

Integrative medicine, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), combines conventional medicine with alternative therapies including acupuncture and yoga.1 Most practices are patient-centered and use evidence-based treatments to address the whole person. Integrative oncology patients should get chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. Integrative oncology uses “natural products, and/or lifestyle modifications from different traditions alongside [their] conventional…

Mid-Michigan health agency struggles after federal COVID-19 emergency 2023

The three-year federal COVID-19 public health emergency has concluded. While certain pandemic-era safeguards are going out, local health authorities are making sure citizens can still get diagnostic testing and treatment. The emergency classification required government agencies and health insurers to fund pandemic resource costs. COVID testing, vaccinations, and treatments like Paxlovid were included. Insurance won’t…

Mental health costs local Governments 2023

According to a new National Association of Counties report, the scarcity of behavioral health experts is forcing courts and jails to offer mental health care, straining municipal budgets. The broad picture: The judicial and public safety system was never equipped for the task, and while most state prison inmates disclose mental health issues, over 70%…

6 Gut-Disrupting Foods 2023

The gut affects immunity, metabolism, digestion, and health. Millions of helpful gut bacteria break down meals and absorb nutrients. Diet affects gut health and microorganisms. Certain meals can disrupt gut flora, cause inflammation, and increase the risk of gut illnesses. Nutritionist Lovneet Batra lists gut-harming foods to help us avoid them. The dietitian lists six…

How Mental Health Awareness Training Improves Workplace Well-Being 2023

As our understanding of mental health grows, we realize that mental health is as vital as physical health. In the job, stress and pressure are common. Companies are increasingly prioritizing mental health and wellness over physical health and safety. Manager mindfulness training is a viable way to improve workplace mental health. To create a more…