World Health Day

World Health Day Marks a Time for Change, says AHF

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Friday, April 7, 2023

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) marks World Health Day on April 7 by reminding world leaders and global public health institutions that a new Global Public Health Convention is still needed if the world is to be ready to prevent and respond effectively to future pandemics.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) marks World Health Day on April 7 by reminding world leaders and global public health institutions that a new Global Public Health Convention is still needed if the world is to be ready to prevent and respond effectively to future pandemics.
  • “The world still desperately needs a new global public health framework that ensures transparency, accountability, and cooperation – aspects of which member states are still going back and forth about during International Negotiating Body meetings to draft a new pandemic accord.
  • On World Health Day, we call on all countries, particularly wealthy nations, to do what is right and establish a pandemic treaty that protects all countries.
  • Otherwise, we’ll continue repeating the same mistakes that led to nearly seven million deaths thanks to a world unprepared for COVID-19.”

Nintendo Download: Illuminate the Truth

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Hit the court with friends and family in Nintendo Switch Sports while you swing, kick and bowl your way to a win.

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  • Hit the court with friends and family in Nintendo Switch Sports while you swing, kick and bowl your way to a win.
  • All these games and more available now in Nintendo eShop (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately).
  • Shop on Nintendo.com or your Nintendo Switch system to purchase and download games so you can start playing them right away.
  • Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

WORLD HEALTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs for people in poverty

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Friday, April 7, 2023

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian and other international organizations in honoring World Health Day on April 7. In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) held the First World Health Assembly and designated the day to mark the founding of WHO.

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  • In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) held the First World Health Assembly and designated the day to mark the founding of WHO.
  • The theme "envisions that all people have good health for a fulfilling life in a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world."
  • In many countries with Salesian programs, dental care and other necessary health services are offered to poor youth and their families who might otherwise have no access to health care.
  • On World Health Day 2023, Salesian Missions is proud to highlight medical and health programs that provide critical services to those living in poverty.

BGI Global Colorectal Cancer Survey Reveals Awareness Gaps and Affordability Concerns

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Friday, April 7, 2023

HONG KONG, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To uncover attitudes and the biggest challenges facing colorectal cancer (CRC) awareness and screening, BGI Genomics today released its State of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report, marking the first-ever global survey report on the world's third most common cancer.

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  • HONG KONG, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To uncover attitudes and the biggest challenges facing colorectal cancer (CRC) awareness and screening, BGI Genomics today released its State of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report, marking the first-ever global survey report on the world's third most common cancer.
  • This inaugural report seeks to better understand the global state of CRC awareness, as well as attitudes and actions towards CRC screening for average risk groups and CRC screening for hereditary genetic risk groups.
  • Despite 51.5% reporting that there is insufficient information about CRC and 34.5% citing costs holding them back from CRC screening, the report reveals several optimistic findings.
  • To read and view country or region-level comparisons, please see link to access the full BGI Genomics State of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report 2023.

NCD Academy Launches New Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health Course

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

PITTSBURGH and WASHINGTON, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) today released the latest NCD Academy course, Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health in NCDs, coinciding with World Health Day and the theme "Health for All." The NCD Academy is a user-friendly, interactive online platform developed by the ACC in partnership with the NCD Alliance and the World Heart Federation and sponsored by Viatris. The program is designed to equip primary healthcare professionals with educational resources and skills to enhance their ability to prevent and treat non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The NCD Academy's overarching goal is aligned with the vision to make health for all a reality, by providing continued education for skilled health workers and supporting people-centered care.

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  • PITTSBURGH and WASHINGTON, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) today released the latest NCD Academy course, Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health in NCDs, coinciding with World Health Day and the theme "Health for All."
  • Health equity, as described by the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health (CSDH), is the absence of inequalities in healthcare that are avoidable by reasonable means.
  • The new Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health in NCDs course aims to educate and increase awareness of health inequities and provide support on how to address them to achieve equitable care for all.
  • "Transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all needs to start with solving for health equity.

Celebrate World Environmental Health Day with Leading Wellness & Sustainability Company Shaklee

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Declared by the International Federation of Environmental Health, September 26 is World Environmental Health Day an annual day to acknowledge and raise awareness for the crucial work done by environmental health professionals worldwide.

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  • PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Declared by the International Federation of Environmental Health, September 26 is World Environmental Health Day an annual day to acknowledge and raise awareness for the crucial work done by environmental health professionals worldwide.
  • This year, celebrate with Shaklee , a leading wellness and sustainability company that creates high-quality products while also caring for the environment.
  • The 2022 World Health Day theme is "strengthening environmental health systems for the implementation of sustainable development goals."
  • Shaklee is a leading wellness company founded by Dr. Shaklee, who invented the first multivitamin in the US more than 100 years ago.

Low/no calorie sweeteners do not increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) responds to the new study by Debras, Chazelas et al.1 on low/no calorie sweeteners and cardiovascular diseases highlighting that, contrary to claims made in this study, there is no causal evidence that low/no calorie sweeteners could increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

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  • BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) responds to the new study by Debras, Chazelas et al.1 on low/no calorie sweeteners and cardiovascular diseases highlighting that, contrary to claims made in this study, there is no causal evidence that low/no calorie sweeteners could increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).
  • Actually, the intake of low/no calorie sweeteners in the NutriNet-Sant cohort was extremely low, even for higher consumers (defined in the study as participants with sweetener intake above the sex specific median among consumers).
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    At a time when non-communicable diseases including diabetes and dental diseases remain major global health challenges, and in light of current public health recommendations to reduce overall sugar intake, low/no calorie sweeteners can be helpful in creating healthier food environments.
  • Artificial sweeteners and risk of cardiovascular diseases: results from the prospective NutriNet-Sante cohort.

Nutrigenomics Testing Industry Forecast to 2027 - Insights Into Obesity, Diabetes, Cancer, and Cardiovascular Disease Applications - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

The "Nutrigenomics Testing Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Nutrigenomics Testing Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Nutrigenomics Testing market is expected to register a 13.3% of CAGR over the forecast period.
  • Thus, the rising burden of obesity is expected to have a positive impact on the nutrigenomics testing market.
  • Key players that are expected to be dominant in Nutrigenomics Testing market are Orig3n, DNA Life, Genus Health, LLC, Sanger Genomics Pvt.

Noise Cancelling Breakthrough Protects First Responders

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

"Having already made key innovations in digital noise suppression over large urban and industrial areas, our team has made another significant breakthrough: a 55% to 75% reduction of siren noise inside the cab of emergency response vehicles.This is a dramatic step forward in protecting first responders from continuous exposure to dangerous noise produced by sirens without impacting the siren's operations outside the cab," said Norm Bogner, President & Co-founder.

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  • "Having already made key innovations in digital noise suppression over large urban and industrial areas, our team has made another significant breakthrough: a 55% to 75% reduction of siren noise inside the cab of emergency response vehicles.This is a dramatic step forward in protecting first responders from continuous exposure to dangerous noise produced by sirens without impacting the siren's operations outside the cab," said Norm Bogner, President & Co-founder.
  • According to the World Health Organization[1], noise pollution is a growing global problem not only for first responders but for millions of people who encounter loud sounds in daily life.
  • ZeroSound is a networked IoT sensor enabling noise data collection and analytics for SaaS-based ESG reporting for noise problems from construction and traffic to environmental, Bitcoin mining, industrial, and other urban sources both indoors and out.
  • For more information on ZeroSound's noise reduction technology, visit their website .

Operation Smile's Global Surgery Fellows Discuss Breaking Down Barriers to Patient Care on World Health Day

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Smile is premiering a virtual event on World Health Day at 3 p.m. EDT on Facebook Live to advance the discussion on why research matters in the field of global medicine as well as the importance of incorporating comprehensive care when treating patients with cleft conditions in developing countries.

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  • Celebrated annually on April 7, World Health Day aims to draw attention to topics of concern affecting people around the globe.
  • The World Health Organization's designated theme for 2022 is "our planet, our health."
  • Operation Smile is using World Health Day as an opportunity to discuss their Global Fellowship Program and its current initiative: creating a future where access to safe, affordable, and timely surgical care is available to everyone.
  • Operation Smile is a global nonprofit specializing in expert cleft surgery and care.