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News24 | Gaza health ministry says 70 killed after Israel evacuation order
The Gaza health ministry said 70 people were killed by an Israeli military operation in Khan Yunis after an evacuation order on Monday.Israel said the operation was part of efforts to curb rocket fire from the area.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington to address the US Congress and meet with President Joe Biden.The
Men’s Health Six Pack: Stefanos Tsitsipas’s Essential Gear
Prime Day Grooming DealsBest Slides for MenSummer Bodyweight WorkoutOlympian Fitness HacksGuide to Split SquatsOur product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us?Getty ImagesWilson Blade 98 V9 Tennis RacketObviously my racket is my most important item,” Tsitsipas says. “I love this Wilson V9 because it’s stylish
Health authorities push flu vaccination following death of Melbourne boy
Parents are being urged to book their children in for a free flu vaccination following the death of a four-year-old boy.The boy, who died at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne’s northeast on June 10, was farewelled at a private funeral on Tuesday.The Victorian Department of Health’s latest surveillance data revealed that notified influenza cases had
Safeguarding health amid ongoing drought in Zambia
Lusaka - Zambia is grappling with a severe drought, declared a national disaster at the end of February. Over 1 million people in 84 of the 116 districts have been affected, and the lack of rainfall is devastating crop and animal production. According to the government’s crop assessment data, the drought has destroyed 983
Eko Health scores $41M to detect heart disease earlier and more accurately
In 1816, French physician René Laennec invented an instrument that allowed doctors to listen to the heart and lungs. That device — a stethoscope — eventually evolved from a simple wooden tube to a lightweight two-earpiece version most doctors today wear around their necks. Eko Health, a startup founded in 2013, is bringing this ubiquitous
ACON To Open LGBTQ+ Health Service In Sydney
ACON has announced that they are opening a new LGBTQ+ health centre in Sydney, called The Kaleido Centre, in spring 2024. Built on Gadigal land in South Eveleigh’s Belltower Building, the centre will provide integrated and multi-disciplinary care for people sexuality and gender diverse people across NSW. The inner city location means that the Centre
Sarah Feldman, 35, received the first ominous letters from Mount Sinai Medical last November. The New York hospital system warned it was having trouble negotiating a pricing agreement with UnitedHealthcare, which includes Oxford Health Plans, Feldman’s insurer. “We are working in good faith with Oxford to reach a new fair agreement,” the letter said, continuing
Oral health: A window to your overall health
Your oral health is more important than you might realize. Learn how the health of your mouth, teeth and gums can affect your general health.By Mayo Clinic Staff Did you know that your oral health offers clues about your overall health? Did you know that problems in the mouth can affect the rest of the
How should health systems put ethical AI into practice?
By now, health systems seeking to capitalize on the enormous potential of artificial intelligence are well aware – or should be, at least – of the inherent risks, even dangers, of algorithms and models that are suboptimally designed or trained on the wrong data. But understanding the hazards of algorithmic bias or murky modeling techniques
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What the Odor of Your Pee Can Tell You About Your Health
Peeing is a pretty common occurrence in life. And by now you're probably used to your pee looking and smelling a certain way. But what about when it smells a little . . . off? It can be easy to panic when you turn around to flush and suddenly are asking yourself, "Why does my