comments feedAdobe Stock From Newsmax More people around the world are exposed to wildfire smoke that has the potential to harm human health, and their numbers are growing, new research finds. More than 2 billion people are exposed to at least one day of potentially health-impacting wildfire smoke each year, a figure that has grown by […]
PAHO convenes ministers of health of the Americas to discuss health priorities for the Region
September 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Representatives will seek to reach agreements to prevent and control non-communicable diseases in children, adolescents, and young people, and to reduce the suicide rate, which increased by 17% between 2000 and 2019, among other issues. Washington, DC, September 22, 2023 (PAHO)- Ministers of Health and other high-level authorities from the countries and territories of the Americas […]
Rediscovering passion: Pursuing hobbies and interests in retirement
September 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The transition to retirement ushers in a new phase of life. It’s time to enjoy the freedom and investigate new options after years of hard work and responsibility. The opportunity to rediscover and pursue pastimes and interests that may have been neglected throughout the hectic years of career-building and family-raising is one of the most […]
Care Safety Solutions at T&T
September 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Care Safety Solutions Limited delivers a holistic healthcare approach to T&T P.O.S. Trinidad (Sonique Solutions) – With a passion to provide peace and comfort to patients and their families in their time of need, the team at Care Safety Solutions Limited (CSSL), an allied health services provider, remains resolute in its mission to revolutionize the […]
Worst cyber nightmares: Mortifying scenarios of health care data leaks
September 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
By Viltare Ruzgyte From NordLocker Since 2020, healthcare data breach costs have increased by 53.3%. The highly regulated healthcare industry has seen a considerable rise in data breach costs since 2020. For the thirteenth year in a row, the healthcare industry reported the most expensive data breaches, at an average cost of $10.93 million. In a […]
Word Bank approves US$8M grant to strengthen essential mental health services in Sint Maarten
August 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Members of the World Bank’s Improving Mental Health in Sint Maartin Project Team with the project team from Implementing Partner, the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB). From left: Franchetta Schoe (NRPB)Abel Knottnerus (NRPB)Claret Connor (Director, NRPB)Toyin Jagha (Manager, Sint Maarten Trust Fund Program – World Bank)Ana Mercado (World Bank, Task Team Leader)Johanne Angers (World Bank)Alyssa […]
Study: Eating Omega-3-Rich foods boosts lung health
August 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
From Newsmax Robert Owen-Wahl/Pixabay A new study offers strong evidence that eating fish or supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids supports lung health. The finding underscores the importance of including fish and other sources of omega-3s in the diet, researchers say. Many Americans aren’t meeting recommended guidelines, they noted. “We know a lot about the role […]
Extreme heat hard on people with mental health issues
July 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Dreamstime From Newsmax While the record-breaking heat the United States is experiencing this summer can stress people to their limits, it can be particularly hard to navigate for those with mental health issues. “All mental illnesses increase with heat because it results in more fatigue, irritability and anxiety, and it can exacerbate depressive episodes,” said Dr. […]
2023/2025 Advanced Olympic Research Grants awarded
July 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
International Olympic Committee 12 Jul 2023 – In the framework of the tenth edition of the Advanced Olympic Research Grant Programme, The Olympic Studies Centre (OSC) has selected seven research projects, underlining their academic quality and significance with respect to the priority fields of research identified by the IOC. The Advanced Olympic Research Grant winners and […]
UWI expert tapped to participate in climate change and health policy global research initiative
July 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Wednesday, July 12, 2023— Professor Anthony Clayton, The University of the West Indies’ leading expert in foresighting and future-oriented planning, has been recruited by The Inter-Academy Partnership (IAP) to participate in a new initiative to assemble the world’s best solutions for climate change and health policies. The Inter-Academy Partnership […]
