Showing posts with label health matters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health matters. Show all posts

Thursday, February 08, 2024

Ireland Measles: Adult Dies in Hospital after Contracting Disease

BBC: An adult who contracted measles has died in hospital in Ireland, the country's Health Service Executive (HSE) has said.

It is the first confirmed measles case in Ireland this year.

There were four measles cases in 2023, two in 2022, none in 2021, and five in 2020, with no deaths reported in any of those years, according to the HSE.

It comes as health officials across Europe and the UK warn of rising cases amid falling vaccination rates.

The adult died in a hospital in the Dublin and Midlands health region, which covers the Leinster province. The HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been notified.

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Ireland's Chief Medical Officer Professor Breda Smyth said she was "very concerned" there was a "high risk" of a measles outbreak in the country and urged people to take up the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.



Measles is a highly contagious disease, which is spread by coughs and sneezes and can be serious at any age.

It often starts with a high fever and a rash, which normally clears up within 10 days - but complications can include pneumonia, meningitis, blindness and seizures. » | James Gregory, BBC News | Thursday, February 8, 2024

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Swiss Health Television : Die 3 Hauptursachen von Krebs | Krebsforscher Lothar Hirneise | NaturMEDIZIN | QS24

Feb 4, 2023 | Insulin hat eine wichtige Aufgabe im Körper. Aber auch das Adrenalin, dass den Zucker wieder aus der Zelle herausholt. Ein nahezu ausgebrannter Mensch hat kaum mehr Adrenalin – und damit die Zelle ihr überleben sichern kann und die stetige Zuckerzufuhr verbrennen kann, muss sie ihre Verbrennung auf Gärung umstellen. Das ist keine «Mutation» - sondern Selbsterhaltungstrieb.

Seit über 20 Jahren bereist der Krebsforscher Lothar Hirneise die ganze Welt auf der Suche nach den erfolgreichsten Krebstherapien und klärt Menschen darüber auf, dass es mehr als Chemotherapie und Bestrahlung gibt. Sein 3E-Programm (www.3e-programm.de) beruht auf der Auswertung der Krankengeschichten von Tausenden von Menschen, die Krebs in einem sehr späten Stadium überlebt haben. Bei dieser Auswertung kam deutlich heraus, welchen Stellenwert die Ernährung, die Entgiftung und der Stress hat.

Doch wie kommt es, dass all diese Erkenntnisse nicht an Universitäten gelehrt werden? Warum kennt man in Europa keine erfolgreichen Krebstherapien, die in Russland oder China jeden Tag angewandt werden? Warum wird immer noch so getan als wären Mutationen die Ursache von Krebs, obwohl dies schon vor Jahrzehnten widerlegt wurde? Und warum wird wider besseren Wissens immer noch behauptet, dass unsere Psyche zwar bei fast allen anderen Krankheiten, aber nicht bei Krebs, eine wichtige Rolle spielen kann?


Friday, December 08, 2023

Eating Red Meat Is Good for You

Classic French Chateaubriand

Many thanks to The Spruce Eats on Pinterest for the photo of this scrumptious-looking Chateaubriand.

Remember: Red meat is full of the following nutrients: zinc, iodine, iron, selenium, B12, B6, essential fatty acids, protein, riboflavin, niacin, phospherous, pantothenate, magnesium and potassium. If you listen to the left-wing press, they’ll have you eating a very unhealthy, vegan or vegetarian diet in no time at all, in order to look after the environment. It’s your carbon footprint, don’t you know? Well, for what it’s worth, I want to look after the environment too; but even though I do, my health must come FIRST! If I lose my health, I won’t be around long enough to enjoy the environment! C'est ça ! – © Mark Alexander

Monday, August 28, 2023

Ultra-processed Food Raises Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Two Studies Show

THE GUARDIAN: Research presented to annual meeting of European Society of Cardiology prompts calls for action

Ultra-processed foods are products that have gone through multiple processes during manufacturing. Photograph: Getty Images/Science Photo Library

Ultra-processed food significantly raises the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, according to two studies that one expert says should serve as a wake-up call for governments worldwide.

Global consumption of heavily processed items such as cereals, protein bars, fizzy drinks, ready meals and fast food has soared in recent years. In the UK and US, well over half the average diet now consists of ultra-processed food (UPF). For some, especially people who are younger, poorer or from disadvantaged areas, a diet comprising as much as 80% UPF is typical.

Stark new research adds to a growing body of evidence that experts say exposes a “tidal wave of harm” being caused directly by UPF. Two large studies presented at the world’s largest heart conference showed the devastating impact UPF is having on cardiovascular health. » | Andrew Gregory, Health editor in Amsterdam | Sunday, August 27, 2023

Friday, August 18, 2023

Divorced Men at Highest Amputation Risk among Diabetics, Study Finds

THE GUARDIAN: Researchers speculate this may be due to change in self-care, food habits and social isolation

Divorced men are at the highest risk among people with diabetes of having some or all of their feet and legs amputated because of the disease, research has found.

People with diabetes who are divorced are two-thirds (67%) more likely to have to undergo a lower limb amputation than those who are married. Men are at 57% greater risk than women of that fate.

The trends emerged from research conducted among 66,569 people with diabetes in Sweden, findings from which will be presented at a conference of specialists in the disease.

The need for lower limb amputation is a serious but common side-effect of diabetes and a risk run by people with the type 1 and type 2 forms of the disease. On average, 184 people a week in England have some part of a lower limb removed surgically to stop infection spreading and killing them. The number of people with diabetes in Britain recently reached a record high of about 5.1 million. » | Denis Campbell, Health policy editor | Thursday, August 17, 2023

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

I Was Born with an Extra Chromosome” | Listen Up | ABC Science

Sept 21, 2021 | At the age of 31, Seamus was given a diagnosis that changed his life – for the better.

Klinefelter Syndrome (also known as 47,XXY) is a common genetic condition, affecting one in 550 men. Despite the prevalence, it’s rarely diagnosed.

Small testicles are often a sign, but other symptoms can include reduced muscle mass, reduced body and facial hair, enlarged breasts, low sex drive and low energy. Speak to your GP with any concerns.


Friday, July 14, 2023

Aspartame Is a Possible Cause of Cancer in Humans, a W.H.O. Agency Says

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The F.D.A. and the powerful beverage industry protested the new findings, and a second W.H.O. group stood by its standard that the sweetener is generally safe.

A World Health Organization agency declared on Thursday that aspartame, an artificial sweetener widely used in diet drinks and low-sugar foods, could possibly cause cancer.

A second W.H.O. committee, though, held steady on its assessment of a safe level of aspartame consumption. By some calculations using the panel’s standard, a person weighing 150 pounds could avoid a risk of cancer but still drink about a dozen cans of diet soda a day.

The declaration by a W.H.O. agency of a cancer risk associated with aspartame reflects the first time the prominent international body has weighed in publicly on the effects of the nearly ubiquitous artificial sweetener. Aspartame has been a contentious ingredient for decades. » | Christina Jewett | Thursday, July 13, 2023

I am not surprised. But doesn’t everything cause cancer these days? Here’s a list of foods that are said to cause cancer: canned tomatoes, refined sugar, alcohol, French fries and potato chips (crisps), processed meat, mass-produced bread, artificial colours, microwave popcorn, hydrogenated oils, charred meats, farmed salmon, sodas (pop), red meat, pasta, milk, and GMOs. [Source: Miles Spar MD. ]

And that’s just in the food section. Add to that, smoking—Could we ever forget?—and just about every other pleasure besides, and by now you must be wondering what you could possibly have for lunch!

Back in the day, people must have been so much happier. They could eat whatever the hell they liked, oblivious of all the dangers, they could have a drink with impunity, and they could puff away to their hearts’ content, unaware of the dangers of everything. Bliss, it must have been, in that dawn to be alive! (Please excuse the play on William Wordsworth’s words.)

These days, it seems that we know the dangers in everything, but the pleasures in nothing. – Mark
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Wednesday, July 05, 2023

Lung Cancer Diagnoses of UK Women to Outnumber Men’s for First Time

THE GUARDIAN: Exclusive: Women urged to study symptoms and be as vigilant as they are for breast cancer

The number of women diagnosed with lung cancer in the UK is expected to overtake men this year for the first time, according to projections that have prompted calls for women to be as vigilant about the disease as they are about breast cancer.

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in the UK, accounting for one in five of the total. It has one of the worst cancer survival rates, which is largely attributed to diagnoses at a late stage, when treatment is less likely to be effective.

Analysis by Cancer Research UK for the Guardian suggests women will overtake men for lung cancer diagnoses in 2022-24. The projections suggest that this year, female cases will eclipse male cases for the first time, with 27,332 and 27,172 cases respectively. » | Andrew Gregory, Health editor | Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Cancers : leur incidence a doublé en France depuis 1990 : Selon les chiffres publiés le 4 juillet par Santé publique France et l’Institut national du cancer, la hausse s’explique d’abord par l’évolution démographique. Les autres causes sont liées aux modes de vie (alcool, tabac, surpoids, etc.) et à l’environnement. »

Monday, June 26, 2023

The Trouble with Chicken | Full Documentary | FRONTLINE

Nov 17, 2021 | In FRONTLINE’s “The Trouble with Chicken,” correspondent David E. Hoffman investigates how and why the standards and laws around Salmonella have failed to keep up with the increasing danger posed by some strains of the bacteria.The film looks closely at one of the largest Salmonella poultry outbreaks on record, when chicken from Foster Farms sickened more than 600 people over 16 months. Delving into the complex world of food safety, the investigation reveals a seeming contradiction: even though hundreds of people were falling ill, Foster Farms was still meeting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) standards for Salmonella contamination.

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Why Is Diabetes Spreading around the World? | Inside Story

Jun 24, 2023 | The number of adults living with diabetes worldwide will more than double by 2050 -- surpassing most diseases on a global scale. That’s according to a study published in the Lancet medical journal.

The research reveals more than half a billion people currently live with diabetes worldwide, and every country is expected to see a major increase.

Rapidly rising levels of obesity and widening inequalities in healthcare are identified as key factors.

Will the world heed the warning and address the diabetes threat? And can a healthier future be secured for everyone?

Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault

Guests :

Dr. Rayaz Malik - Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar and a pioneering researcher of diabetes.
Dr. Shivani Agarwa - Associate Professor of Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Lead author on one of the Lancet reports.
Mohammad Dabbah - Head of Artifical Intelligence at sports data provider Statsbomb.



This is NOT a technology problem! This is a dietary problem! Eat the right foods in the right quantity and you will avoid type-2 diabetes. – © Mark Alexander

Friday, June 23, 2023

FAT: A Documentary - Health and Wellness Documentary

May 24, 2022 | FAT tells the far-fetched but completely true history of how our country became so unhealthy. In 1970, just over 1.5 million people had been diagnosed with Diabetes in the United States. Now over 30 million have Diabetes. What's even more alarming is that 100 million people, 1 in 3, have Diabetes or are Pre-Diabetic. This is not to mention the 40% of the population that is obese. How is this possible with the non-stop flow of new diets, exercise machines and our general obsession with health and weight loss? We're as unhealthy as ever. The truth is that we have pretty much had everything completely upside-down and backward. FAT traces a detailed history spanning 150 years to show how misinformation and outright lies have become "truth."

Directed by: Peter Curtis Pardini
Starring: Dr. Georgia Ede, Nina Teicholz, Anna Vocino, Dr. Bret Scher, Mike Dawson, Adam Carolla, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Eric Westman



Part 2.

FAT: Health & Wellness, Diet, Food | Documentary

Jul 2, 2022 | FAT: A Documentary 2 is the sequel to the international sensation that delves deeper into the lies and myths surrounding the age-old question: "What should I be eating?" "Common knowledge" regarding healthy eating has grown more and more confusing seemingly by the day. Vinnie Tortorich and a host of health experts talk about the conflicts between plant eaters and meat eaters and how hidden machinations in the food industry are the reasons why we believe what we do about food and optimal health.

Does Eating Meat Cause Heart Disease? | #shorts

Listen to Dr. Philip Ovadia (heart surgeon) give the lie to the myth and nonsense people have been fed about meat, red meat and saturated fat.

About Dr. Ovadia.

Sunday, June 04, 2023

Nina Teicholz: “Wanna Avoid Heart Disease? Eat More Fat”

Reading the science changed Nina Teicholz’s perspective on nutrition. She’s a journalist and author who is known for her work on nutrition and health. As a vegetarian with a food review column, she had to eat red meat—exactly the dishes she stayed away from. However, upon checking with her doctor, she was surprised to find that her cholesterol actually improved. This experience led Nina to read the science behind nutrition. In this conversation, she tells us why saturated fats are not the villain, how easy it is to fall into the trap of believing popular narratives, and through her writing and advocacy, inspires us to question what we know and seek the truth. Nina understands the cost of speaking up against the nutrition industry and she remains committed to sharing the truth. She’s not giving up on that.

Nina Teicholz:

Nina Teicholz, the journalist who wrote The Big Fat Surprise, is the founder of Nutrition Coalition. She believes that there should be a unified movement to educate people and to provide organized advocacy efforts for more people to hear the message.


Saturday, June 03, 2023

Heart Surgeon Reveals What to Eat to Lose Weight & Prevent Disease | Dr. Philip Ovadia

May 30, 2023 | Dr. Philip Ovadia is a hearth surgeon who established Ovadia Heart Health, a telehealth practice that focuses on the prevention and treatment of metabolic and heart disease through lifestyle and dietary modification.

In an effort to overcome his lifelong struggle with obesity, Phil adopted a low-carbohydrate focused way of eating in 2015 and - since March 2019 - has maintained a mostly carnivorous way of eating. After decades of yo-yo dieting, he has maintained a weight loss of nearly 100 pounds.

Phil is the author of Stay Off My Operating Table, where he discusses the principles of optimizing metabolic health to prevent heart disease and other chronic diseases. He also hosts the Stay Off My Operating Table podcast.

If you’re looking to fix your metabolic health and you want to shed some extra body fat, stick around to hear what Phil has to say. As a heart surgeon and someone who’s lost almost 100 pounds himself, he knows what he’s talking about.


Sunday, May 14, 2023

El efecto de los alimentos ultraprocesados en la salud mental

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Comer alimentos empacados como cereales y comidas congeladas se ha asociado con la ansiedad, la depresión y el deterioro cognitivo. Los científicos todavía buscan descifrar la razón.

Aproximadamente el 60 por ciento de las calorías en la dieta promedio estadounidense proviene de alimentos altamente procesados. Desde hace décadas sabemos que ingerir este tipo de productos empaquetados —como algunos cereales, barritas, comidas congeladas y muchas otras cosas— está relacionado con consecuencias negativas para la salud, como un mayor riesgo de padecer diabetes, obesidad o incluso cáncer. Pero estudios más recientes señalan otra desvantaja a estos alimentos que suelen ser deliciosos y muy convenientes: al parecer, también tienen un impacto considerable en nuestro cerebro. » | Por Sally Wadyka | 14 de mayo de 2023

Sunday, May 07, 2023

Health Matters: The Big Fat Surprise - Why Dietary Guidelines Are Making Us Fat | The Empowering Neurologist

Apr 3, 2023 | What underlies the war on fat? It’s big business, wanting us all to eat more refined carbs and sugar to replace the fat calories that we’ve been instructed to reduce. And I can think of no one who has done more to open our eyes to this ongoing travesty than Nina Teicholz. Here’s more about her from her website:

Nina Teicholz is an investigative science journalist and leader in nutrition reporting who is challenging the conventional wisdom on dietary fat–particularly, whether saturated fat causes heart disease and whether fat really makes you fat. The New York Times bestselling author of The Big Fat Surprise. Teicholz also serves as Executive Director of The Nutrition Coalition, an independent non-profit group that promotes evidence-based nutrition policy. She is one of a new generation of researchers arguing that diets lower in carbohydrates are a scientifically sound approach for reversing nutrition-related diseases.

For more than half a century, we’ve been told to eat a diet high in grains, low in fat, saturated fat (and cholesterol), but the last two decades of research have led a growing number of scientists to conclude that this diet, despite being rigorously tested, could never be shown to prevent any kind of disease.

Teicholz’s work also explains why this diet has remained official policy for so long: the roles played by crusading scientists, the food industry, and more. The story is as much about politics as it is about science, and Nina Teicholz’s research ultimately confirms that the traditional foods we were told to abandon (meat, cheese, eggs, butter) are safe, and even good for health. …


Friday, May 05, 2023

Health Matters: Sugar: The Bitter Truth | Robert Lustig | Talks at Google

Aug 3, 2011

Health Matters: Obesity and Corporate Greed | DW Documentary

May 26, 2022 | Doctors predict that by 2030, half of the world's population will be overweight or obese. An epidemic of obesity is causing a rapid rise in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. It's becoming the biggest health challenge worldwide.

Why has no country managed to stop this epidemic? The food industry and government authorities say it's due to a lack of individual self-discipline. Is this true? Or is it the result of collective failure -- a symptom of a liberal society that abhors obesity, yet produces people who are overweight. Is society itself to blame for this situation?

Around the world, politicians, priests, doctors, and average people are standing up to multinational food corporations. They want to take back control of their nutrition and their bodies -- and they're using the law, scientific evidence, and political activism to correct the claim that people who are obese have only themselves to blame. These critics focus on sugary drinks that can be as addictive as some hard drugs; misleading advertising directed at children and low-income people; governments that turn a blind eye to junk-food companies; and lobbying that pushes the limits of legality.

These people say that a "hostile takeover" of our food has been underway for four decades, and they're demanding new legislation to put a stop to it. This documentary investigates how Chile is leading the way in this struggle. Which country will be the next to confront the big food corporations in the name of public health?