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Dozens of people line up for monkeypox immunization in NYC as the US number hits 700 cases.

Friday in New York City, dozens of individuals lined up for vaccinations against monkeypox as the city opened its second vaccination campaign. This morning, the line, composed primarily of men, wrapped around the Manhattan Chelsea sexual health clinic. In the U.S. city with the highest incidence of monkeypox, homosexual or bisexual...

A £1 fish supplement for hangovers? Krill oil helps relieve next-day nausea and thirst.

A study suggests that consuming krill oil before consuming alcohol could aid in preventing a hangover. In a study conducted by Korean researchers, participants who took 1,000 mg of krill oil before consuming the equivalent of four quarts reported much lower levels of thirst and nausea than those who took...

As all five boroughs enter ‘high’, NYC health officials push for face masks indoors and in crowds. Covid-alert.

In response to the escalating number of Covid cases in New York City, health officials have advocated that face masks be worn in all indoor spaces and crowds. Using Twitter for Friday, health officials reminded residents of the advice and suggested they use an N95 mask of excellent quality. According to...

Indonesian man, 44, snaps penis during ‘vigorous’ cowgirl sex with wife.

During 'vigorous' intercourse with his wife, an Indonesian man's penis ruptured. The 44-year-old man from Bali heard a "crack" followed by terrible pain while his partner was in the cowgirl position. She was on top of him when his penis fell out, causing her perineum, the area between her vagina and...

Africa fears new outbreak of world’s deadliest disease: 90% of Marburg patients bleed to death from their nose, mouth, and eyes, killing two individuals.

The exceedingly lethal Marburg virus is suspected to have killed two people in Ghana as officials prepare for a future epidemic. Patients from the southern Ashanti region of the country did not know each other, indicating that the sickness is spreading. Initial tests were positive for the virus, and the World...

Because their brains are still developing, 16- and 17-year-olds are four times more likely to become addicted to cannabis than adults.

Researchers have discovered that adolescents aged sixteen and seventeen are three-and-a-half times more likely to acquire a cannabis addiction than adults. Scientists at King's College London have urged parents to "actively prevent" their adolescents from consuming marijuana. Because their brains were still maturing and kids had an 'evolving sense of identity,'...

An ex-convict, 57, died of heart failure after receiving a PIG’s heart in a world-first transplant.

Doctors have found that an ex-convict who received a pig's heart in a world-first transplant died of heart failure, not rejection. David Bennett, a 57-year-old man from Maryland, lasted for two full months with the animal organ following the procedure touted as a medical breakthrough earlier this year. Doctors from Maryland...

NHS fights “waste and wokery” Up to 8,000 bureaucrat jobs will be cut in the next two years.

As part of a crackdown on 'waste and wokery' in the health sector, health authorities will eliminate up to 8,000 non-frontline NHS staff. Amanda Pritchard, the chief executive of NHS England, disclosed intentions to eliminate 30 to 40 percent of positions at three health organizations by 2024. Between 6,000 and 8,000...

Weighty list! New software may prioritize obese individuals above middle-class patients for NHS elective care.

By use of a new program, obese people and smokers may be prioritized over middle-class patients on NHS waiting lists. Dozens of trusts are considering adopting the new "agile waiting list," which prioritizes patients based on their health and risk factors rather than the length of their wait. According to its...

The number of child vapers double in two years, with up to three in ten regularly puffing e-cigarettes — and experts blame TikTok.

A government-funded report warns that the number of children who use e-cigarettes regularly has nearly doubled in two years. Experts attribute the rise to social media sites such as TikTok, where videos demonstrating vape smoke tricks have amassed tens of millions of views. According to the report, which surveyed 2,000 British...

Hunger is a real phenomenon! Scientists discover a direct connection between hunger and rage.

According to scientific research, 'hunger' is a real phenomenon, not merely an excuse. The term is used to describe someone so hungry that they are angry or irritable. It had been used for years by millennials and on social media, but by 2018 it had become so popular that it was...

NHS backlog? Stephen Barclay replaces Javid, who faced STRIKES, treated 6.5 million patients, and fixed the social care crisis.

Stephen Barclay, the newly appointed Secretary of State for Health, is tasked with clearing record pandemic backlogs, preventing summer NHS strikes, and addressing crippling staff and bed shortages in the wider health and social care sectors. Mr. Barclay, 50, replaces Sajid Javid, who abruptly resigned last night after questioning the...

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US penalties fail to halt Israeli settler attacks

On October 13, dozens of Israeli settlers invaded the village of Tajamaa al-Murajaat in the occupied West Bank, much to the terror of Haitham Kaabna and his family.  As they assaulted farmers, the settlers, he claims, were protected by the army and carried M16 assault rifles. Settlers pillaged olive groves, vandalized automobiles, and abducted livestock for two weeks. A forced evacuation of approximately 200 Palestinian households from Tajamaa al-Murajaat, located in the Jordan Valley, resulted from the violence.

Stolen pets cause emotional trauma similar to losing a kid

The indomitable connection that pets and their owners form is common knowledge.  Now, research confirms that they truly do feel like members of the family, as the psychological anguish associated with losing a child is comparable to that of having a dog taken, according to one study.  In interviews with owners whose dogs had been stolen, researchers inquired about the owners' requirements and experiences.

Burkina Faso military accused of civilian massacre

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued the allegation and demanded that the African Union and the United Nations provide investigators and assist local efforts to apprehend the perpetrators. In assaults on two villages, Burkina Faso military forces have been accused of massacring 223 civilians, including infants.

Scottish Greens-SNP power-sharing accord falls

After much deliberation, the first minister terminated the power-sharing agreement between the Scottish National Party and the Scottish Green Party. The action follows the government's decision to discontinue the prescription of puberty blockers for individuals under the age of 18 and to eliminate climate targets. First Minister Humza Yousaf is expected to face a motion of no confidence, as declared by the Conservatives.