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People with poor literacy battle more mental health problems worldwide, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new study published today is the first to look at the global picture of literacy and mental health. Fourteen percent of the world's population still has little or no literacy - and the study finds that they are more likely to suffer mental health issues such as loneliness, depression, and anxiety. The team, from UEA's Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Therapies (CPPT), say their findings disproportionately affect women, who account for two thirds of the world's illiterate. Despite rising literacy rates over the past 50 years, there are still an estimated 773 million adults globally who can't read or write. Literacy rates are lower in developing countries and those with a history of conflict, and women are disproportionately affected. We know that people with better literacy tend to have better soc...

United Nations agencies are calling for urgent action to protect the most vulnerable children in the 15 countries hardest hit by an unprecedented food and nutrition crisis. Conflict, climate shocks, the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, and rising costs of living are leaving increasing numbers of children acutely malnourished while key health, nutrition and other life-saving services are becoming less accessible. Currently, more than 30 million children in the 15 worst-affected countries suffer from wasting – or acute malnutrition – and 8 million of these children are severely wasted, the deadliest form of undernutrition. This is a major threat to children's lives and to their long-term health and development, the impacts of which are felt by individuals, their communities and their countries.      In response, five UN agencies – the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the United Nations Children's Fu...

Dr Randeep Guleria, Chairman – Institute of Internal Medicine and Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Medanta, says "There are two types of chest infection – Bronchitis and Pneumonia. While Bronchitis only affects the bronchial tube that carries air to lungs, Pneumonia can go deeper and affect the lung tissues. Moreover, most of the Bronchitis cases are due to viruses, Pneumonia cases can be due to viruses, bacteria or fungi. Generally, Pneumonia symptoms are more severe in nature than Bronchitis."

The WHO Director-General has the pleasure of transmitting the Report of the fourteenth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) pandemic, held on Friday 27 January 2023, from 14:00 to 17:00 CET. The WHO Director-General concurs with the advice offered by the Committee regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and determines that the event continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The Director-General acknowledges the Committee's views that the COVID-19 pandemic is probably at a transition point and appreciates the advice of the Committee to navigate this transition carefully and mitigate the potential negative consequences. The WHO Director-General considered the advice provided by the Committee regarding the proposed Temporary Recommendations. The set of Temporary Recommendations issued by the WHO Director-General is presented at the end of this stateme...

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Show Caption Hide Caption Officer indictments for death of Tyre Nichols should be a 'blueprint' Ahead of the body camera footage release, Ben Crump praised Memphis police for the swift indictment of officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols. Claire Hardwick, Associated Press Now that the video of the Memphis police killing of Tyre Nichols is public, people should consider the trauma of viewing the disturbing video and the possible lasting effects. What is the impact of watching videos of graphic real-life violence? Dr. Amanda J. Calhoun, an expert in the psychological effect of trauma, says that both adults and adolescents, especially Black people, should carefully consider before consuming videos of police violence. What would you see in the Tyre Nichols body camera footage? Memphis officials released four videos showing five police officers beating Nichols to d...

During year one of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us were trapped inside, unable to do much but stare glossy-eyed at the news, contemplating an uncertain (and terrifying) future. Composer Murray Hidary had it no different, except that he was productive. ​​Hunched over his piano, Hidary spent his lockdown playing and recording bits of sound that would eventually become "Distanced Together," a new, immersive musical experience at North Adams' Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art that invites everyone to briefly slide back to those early pandemic days, reflect, feel, heal, and — hopefully, finally — move on. ​ ​​This Friday and Saturday will mark the culmination of Hidary's solo recordings as they morph into a live abstract orchestral timepiece in the heart of MASS MoCA's 10,000-square-foot Hunter Center.​ With 60 musicians arranged in 12 string quartets, taking on the shape of a circular clock, audience members will be invited to traverse Hidary's compositio...

Share on Pinterest Some experts suggest that all children should be screened for autism. Maskot/Getty Images Researchers say diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder are on the rise, but cases might still be underreported. Experts note that one reason for the increase could be that more medical professionals are becoming familiar with the symptoms. Some experts suggest that all children be screened for autism. A new study reports that diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are on the rise. Conversely, the findings also suggest that cases of autism are being underreported. Researchers analyzed data in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area between 2000 and 2016, publishing their findings today in the journal Pediatrics . The researchers stated that ASD diagnoses in children with intellectual disabilities doubled between 2000 and 2016, but diagnoses in kids with no intellectual disability nearly quintupled during this timeframe. Researchers noted that the biggest increase was found ...

DICKINSON — The city of Dickinson may be known for its harsh winters, but one event has been warming the hearts of its residents for the past 27 years. The Cabin Fever benefit, organized by the Cabin Fever Committee, brings the community together to support the Ronald McDonald House in Bismarck, which provides housing and support for families of seriously ill pediatric patients and high-risk mothers. The Ronald McDonald House in Bismarck has provided housing for seriously ill pediatric patients, high-risk mothers and their families since 1992. That same year, the people of Dickinson launched the Cabin Fever benefit, which has helped more than 5,000 North Dakota families since. This year's benefit will be held at the Dickinson Eagles Club on Saturday, Feb 11. Mike Odegaard became involved in this benefit as a member of the Roughrider Commission, which he served on for nearly 20 years until the demands of parenthood compelled him to step away from that role for a while. Now he's ...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] That other pandemic: 2022 was worst year for bird flu this century    The Mendocino Voice

Approximately 5-7.5% of people will have a severe allergic reaction to an insect sting at some point in their lives. Most of the time, bee stings are only uncomfortable, and home remedies are enough to reduce the discomfort. However, if you are allergic to bee stings or if you are bitten repeatedly, you might experience a more severe response that needs emergency care. There are various precautions you can take to prevent bee stings, as well as hornet and wasp stings, and learn how to cure them if you are stung. How Prevalent Are Allergies Because of Bee Stings? Approximately 5-7.5% of people will have a severe allergic reaction to an insect sting at some point in their lives. It increases to 32% for beekeepers. A mild to severe irritating reaction, seen as regional redness and swelling, is com...

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Most Americans are aware of the importance of routine dental cleanings to their own overall health, but for many, it comes as a surprise to learn that the same holds true for our pets. The American Dental Association warns tooth and gum disease can lead to a host of problems in humans, including, but not limited to cardiovascular disease, stroke, bacterial pneumonia, and other systemic health problems.  Similarly, our canine and feline counterparts often suffer from congestive heart failure, kidney, and liver disease when dental disease goes untreated. The first step towards protecting our pets from the dangers of dental disease is to take steps to minimize it, or better yet, prevent it entirely. Preventative care starts at home and should begin from the first day we bring our pets into our lives. Our dachshund gets his teeth brushed daily. This requires a small-sized toothbrush (we use the sizes made for children), and toothpaste that has been specially formulated for...

Deborah Bloom Jorge Salcedo // Shutterstock It is conventional wisdom that having a college education can be an enormous advantage in terms of furthering your career. With a college degree, you're likely to make more money, get improved health and retirement benefits, and may find better career opportunities. Going to a selective school is considered by many to be an even greater leg up, affording you chances others simply may not have, such as higher lifetime earnings and important networking opportunities. Because tuition prices keep rising, however, holding a degree from a school with high post-degree employment rates and robust networking programs can also increase the amount of money students must borrow in order to attend them. Some coastal states, such as Massachusetts and New York, have several highly selective colleges. For instance, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology accept only 5% and 7%, respectivel...