Host of hospital builds delayed by up to 14 years
Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable. BBC News Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable.
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Full report on Listeria models work published
More details have been shared about the process of developing models to improve knowledge about the risks associated with Listeria monocytogenes. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) revised the 2004 Listeria models. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk… Continue Reading Foodborne Pathogens, World, Joint…
USDA program invests millions in food safety research and workforce training
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $14 million to support food safety research, outreach and workforce training. The investment will fund research and efforts to strengthen the safety of our nation’s food supply. “Ensuring that all Americans have consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe,… Continue Reading Food Safety Resources, Foodborne…
Amid Wildfire Trauma, L.A. County Dispatches Mental Health Workers to Evacuees
Catastrophic wildfires are common in California, and mental health specialists have become a key part of local governments’ response to extreme weather events, which scientists say are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change. Los Angeles County has been modifying its approach with each disaster. California, Mental Health, Postcards, Public Health, Environmental Health KFF Health…
Dogs Paired With Providers at Hospitals Help Ease Staff and Patient Stress
Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staffers cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout. Health Industry, Mental Health, Multimedia, States, Audio, Colorado, Hospitals KFF Health News DENVER — Outside HCA HealthONE Rose medical center, the snow is flying. Inside,…
How best to catch up on rest and pay off your sleep debt
If you’ve missed out on sleep, it is possible to catch up. But is it better to try to do it all in one go or spread out over time – and is it really so bad to sleep in at the weekend? New Scientist – Health If you’ve missed out on sleep, it is possible…
US exit from WHO could see fifth of budget disappear
Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic. BBC News Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.
Weight-loss drugs linked to benefits beyond dropping pounds
A new study published in the Nature Medicine monthly journal highlights the benefits and risks of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Positives include reduced risks of infections and cardiac arrest, but could put people at risk for gastrointestinal issues and inflammation of kidneys. Experts warn more research on a larger sample is still needed. NBC…
Publisher’s Platform: Great news, Sandra Eskin is new CEO at STOP
— OPINION — Tough to fill the shoes of Mitzi Baum, but the STOP Board did just that. Sandra Eskin is now the CEO for STOP Foodborne Illness. Eskin was appointed USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety on March 24, 2021. In this role, Eskin lead the Office of… Continue Reading Food Safety Leaders, Opinion…
How to shift your circadian clock to beat your jet lag
It is possible to speed up how quickly you get over jet lag – but calculating the right way to do it based on flight times, time zones and light exposure can be tricky New Scientist – Health It is possible to speed up how quickly you get over jet lag – but calculating the right…