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1 week, 5 days ago

Companies tighten security after healthcare CEO’s killing leads to a surge of threats

LA Times

New York police investigators examine the scene in Midtown Manhattan where Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot last week. An internal New York Police Department bulletin warned this week that the online vitriol that followed the shooting could signal an immediate “elevated threat.” Police fear that the Dec. 4 shooting could “inspire a variety of extremists …

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Bill Gates Faces Flak For His 'India Is A Laboratory To Try Things' Remark; Watch Here

ABP News

Bill Gates, the former Microsoft CEO and philanthropist, faced backlash online after describing India as a “kind of laboratory to try things” during a podcast with Reid Hoffman. “India is an example of a country where there are plenty of things that are difficult – the health, nutrition, education are improving, and they are stable enough and generating their own …

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Trump Picks Indian-American Jay Bhattacharya To Lead National Institutes of Health

ABP News

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Indian-American scientist Jay Bhattacharya as the director of the National Institutes of Health, the country's top health research and funding institutions. Dr. Bhattacharya will work in cooperation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to direct the Nation’s Medical Research and to make important discoveries that will improve Health, and save lives," Trump announced. Bhattacharya is …

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1 month ago

Ludhiana civil hospital to get more doctors in 20 days, says health minister

Hindustan Times

The civil hospital here will soon have its vacant posts of doctors filled, health minister Dr Balbir Singh announced on Monday. Health minister Dr Balbir Singh interacts with patients in the OPD during a visit to Ludhiana civil hospital on Monday. Senior medical officer Dr Harpreet Singh said, “The health minister particularly mentioned that the posts of pathologists, forensic expert, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Climate change ‘exacerbating’ mental health crisis

The Telegraph

Climate change is fuelling Britain’s mental health crisis, according to the UK Health Security Agency, amid a crunch in the jobs market with millions of working-age adults off sick. Extreme weather including heatwaves and floods is directly harming people’s health, while the sustained threat of a worsening climate is increasing “psychological distress” on the population, the agency warned. It is …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Inclusive Leadership: A Key Factor in Supporting Mental Health at Work

India Today

The article emphasizes the importance of DEI in supporting mental health at work. It highlights that mental well-being is not an optional benefit but a mandatory question for employees, and that inclusive environments will encourage people to voice and table their needs. The article also focuses on creating flexible work environments, fostering belonging through inclusive leadership, and normalising mental health …

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2 months ago

Minnesota is a refuge for trans health care. Here's how doctors are meeting the need

NPR

Minnesota is a refuge for trans health care. Then, there’s Minnesota, which has gone in the opposite direction, passing a bill last year that made the state a “trans refuge.” “We’re this island in the middle of states who are banning and restricting access,” says Dr. Kelsey Leonardsmith, director of youth gender care at Family Tree Clinic in Minneapolis. Sponsor …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

10,000 Long Covid patients on benefits, more may follow

Dutch News

Some four years after the beginning of the Covid pandemic some 10,000 Long Covid sufferers are living on benefits because they are unable to work or work fulltime, figures from state benefits agency UWV have shown. Some 9,746 people are on invalidity benefit because of complications following an infection while another 1,246 have health problems associated with Long Covid but …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

10,000 Long Covid patients on benefits, more may follow

Dutch News

Some four years after the beginning of the Covid pandemic some 10,000 Long Covid sufferers are living on benefits because they are unable to work or work fulltime, figures from state benefits agency UWV have shown. Some 9,746 people are on invalidity benefit because of complications following an infection while another 1,246 have health problems associated with Long Covid but …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

How to have a great day at work: A fitness routine that still works eight hours later

The Independent

I’ve finally found the perfect exercise. “By having access to some trees, birds and sky, you are dialling down the active part of the brain which is responsible for anxious thinking, and this opens up our ‘panoramic gaze’ and myopic vision, and it soothes the nervous system.” Recent research confirms that walking in a natural environment has even more benefits …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Wes Streeting 'spooking' the sick and facing backlash over repeated claims that the NHS is broken, health leaders warn

Daily Mail

Wes Streeting’s repeated claims that the ‘NHS is broken’ risk ‘spooking’ patients and putting them off seeking care, health leaders warn. Health leaders have warned that Health Secretary Wes Streeting putting patients off seeking healthcare Although insiders understand the government want the public to understand the issues they have inherited they fear they are using the 'wrong tone' He said: …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee transfers officials; doctors yet to rejoin work

The Hindu

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday appointed a new Commissioner of Police of Kolkata and transferred senior Health Department officials. The counsel of the West Bengal government informed the Supreme Court about steps taken by the State government to build confidence among the doctors so that they return to work. As regards the health manpower, the present DME …

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3 months, 1 week ago

NTF sub-committee calls for better work conditions for doctors

The Hindu

A sub-committee of the National Task Force, formed by the Supreme Court in response to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R.G. Key issues addressed during the meeting included enforcement of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act within medical institutions and regulation of junior doctors’ duty hours. “We advocate six-hour workdays instead of the existing eight-hour days, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kolkata rape-murder: Supreme Court gives 5pm deadline, ‘disheartened’ doctors react | 10 updates

Hindustan Times

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case updates: Protesting junior doctors in West Bengal have said they would continue their ‘cease work’ to demand justice for the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital trainee doctor, who was raped and murdered, despite Supreme Court's deadline directing to resume duties by 5pm on Tuesday, September 10. People took to the streets, forming human chain, holding …

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4 months ago

Weekly Tarot Card Readings: Tarot prediction for August 25 - August 31, 2024

Hindustan Times

ARIES Love: Five of Swords Read on to find out your Tarot reading for the coming week. Lucky Number: 3 Lucky Colour: Purple Love: Wheel of Fortune Mood: The Sun Career: Eight of Cups Your hard work is set to pay off this week. Lucky Number: 11 Lucky Colour: White Love: Two of Wands Mood: Three of Coins Career: Devil …

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4 months ago

Raj Niwas slams AAP govt. over ‘ill-planned’ health projects; AAP blames L-G

The Hindu

The Delhi government “deliberately” initiated 24 hospital projects from 2019-21 without proper planning and with the “sole aim of awarding works to contractors”, Raj Niwas officials said on Thursday. Cost escalations Another Raj Niwas official said the lack of proper planning has resulted in cost escalations as now the government needs to spend around ₹3,800 crore more to complete their …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

2 counsellors to manage students’ mental health in every state-run medical college

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: The state government has decided to appoint two counsellors at each state-run medical college on a contractual basis to support students suffering from depression and other mental health issues. According to the Government Resolution under the ‘Chhatramanas’ scheme, colleges are required to establish a ‘Chhatramanas Cell’ to address and manage students’ mental health issues. Dr Pratik Debaje, president of …

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5 months ago

Cabinet Secretary Simon Case 'advised to quit as head of the Civil Service on health grounds' at the end of the year

Daily Mail

Civil Service chief Sir Simon Case has been told to quit at the end of the year for the sake of his health, it was reported today. Sir Simon, 45, who has been in the most senior role since 2020, took a period of medical leave late last year before returning to work while using a stick. Sir Simon has …

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5 months ago

Is stress bringing you down? This supplement takes the edge off for just $22 - as satisfied shoppers say it helps them thrive and feel more balanced

Daily Mail

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Nouri Stress Support is a powerful blend of prebiotics and probiotics that work together to reduce stress by boosting serotonin levels while strengthening gut health. Nouri Stress Support is a powerful prebiotic and probiotic blend that begins to work in just a few hours to help you feel your best As it's no secret that …

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5 months ago

Warrnambool College staff reveal mental health impacts of 'unsafe' work environment

ABC

Staff crying in their cars and having to psych themselves up before entering classrooms. 'Violent and vulgar' Three former and current Warrnambool College staff members described student behaviour towards other students and staff as "violent and vulgar", in and out of the classroom. "This intimidation and violence is leaving the school grounds because teachers are not protected on the school …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Mental health training for line managers ‘could save millions in lost sick days’

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mental health training for line managers could save companies millions of …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Lead exposure concerns force Bunnings to change product packaging

ABC

Concerns about customers and workers being exposed to lead have forced hardware chain Bunnings to change how it handles and packages products containing the material in its stores across the country. Bunnings told the ABC it received "expert advice" the way the product was sold poses "little risk" but it is updating packing and labelling as "an additional safety measure". …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Doctors said cutting countertops destroyed his lungs. He had to fight for workers’ comp

LA Times

Dennys Rene Rivas Williams had to undergo a double lung transplant and now takes numerous pills each day. Rivas Williams’ medical records state that his silicosis was due to “engineered stone fabrication/cutting,” with a doctor advising him to quit his job to prevent further damage. Lawyer Gary Rodich said this summer that his firm was representing more than a dozen …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Placement poverty' burning out medical students amid cost of living, housing crises pressure

ABC

Tulani White always wanted to be a doctor and it was no small feat when the girl from a working-class family in regional South Australia got into medicine. 'Placement poverty' payment criticism Photo shows A young white woman with long blonde hair sitting on a couch Student groups have described a Commonwealth payment aimed at combating "placement poverty" as "a …

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Companies tighten security after healthcare CEO’s killing leads to a surge of threats

Bill Gates Faces Flak For His 'India Is A Laboratory To Try Things' Remark; Watch Here

Trump Picks Indian-American Jay Bhattacharya To Lead National Institutes of Health

Ludhiana civil hospital to get more doctors in 20 days, says health minister

Climate change ‘exacerbating’ mental health crisis

Inclusive Leadership: A Key Factor in Supporting Mental Health at Work

Minnesota is a refuge for trans health care. Here's how doctors are meeting the need

10,000 Long Covid patients on benefits, more may follow

10,000 Long Covid patients on benefits, more may follow

How to have a great day at work: A fitness routine that still works eight hours later

Wes Streeting 'spooking' the sick and facing backlash over repeated claims that the NHS is broken, health leaders warn

Mamata Banerjee transfers officials; doctors yet to rejoin work

NTF sub-committee calls for better work conditions for doctors

Kolkata rape-murder: Supreme Court gives 5pm deadline, ‘disheartened’ doctors react | 10 updates

Weekly Tarot Card Readings: Tarot prediction for August 25 - August 31, 2024

Raj Niwas slams AAP govt. over ‘ill-planned’ health projects; AAP blames L-G

2 counsellors to manage students’ mental health in every state-run medical college

Cabinet Secretary Simon Case 'advised to quit as head of the Civil Service on health grounds' at the end of the year

Is stress bringing you down? This supplement takes the edge off for just $22 - as satisfied shoppers say it helps them thrive and feel more balanced

Warrnambool College staff reveal mental health impacts of 'unsafe' work environment

Mental health training for line managers ‘could save millions in lost sick days’

Lead exposure concerns force Bunnings to change product packaging

Doctors said cutting countertops destroyed his lungs. He had to fight for workers’ comp

'Placement poverty' burning out medical students amid cost of living, housing crises pressure