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Health
'Emotional Trauma First Aid Kit' Created – A Practical Help for Parents and Caregivers
The Child Protection Center has released an informative booklet 'Emotional Trauma First Aid Kit' to help parents and caregivers support children after emotionally distressing events.
LSM · 2 h ago
VIDEO: 'Local Issue' program – How to help patients who have learned of a terrible diagnosis?
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Latvia, and patient organizations highlight insufficient funding. Tomorrow in Daugavpils, a branch of the support society 'Par Dzīvot' will open, prompting a discussion on LSM Latgale's program 'Local Issue' about the oncology situation in Latgale.
LSM (rus) · 2 h ago
New branch of cancer patient support to open in Daugavpils; 'Local Question' program discusses situation
In Latvia, cancer is the second leading cause of death, and patient organizations highlight insufficient funding. Tomorrow a branch of the 'Par Dzīvot' society will open in Daugavpils, prompting a discussion on LSM Latgale's program 'Local Question'.
LSM (rus) · 2 h ago
UK school leavers and new students to be offered meningitis B vaccine
The UK government has announced a one-off vaccination programme for teenagers and young people to protect against meningitis B after an unprecedented outbreak that killed three young people.
The Guardian World · 2 h ago
Five Lupus Patients in England Achieve Remission After Pioneering NHS Trial of Genetically Modified Cell Therapy
Five patients with severe lupus who had not responded to previous treatments achieved remission after receiving CAR T-cell therapy, which genetically modifies their own immune cells. The method, already revolutionary in cancer treatment, could offer hope for a cure to autoimmune disease patients.
The Guardian World · 2 h ago
Congo motorcyclists mobilise to combat Ebola misinformation
Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers in eastern DR Congo took part in a campaign to spread Ebola prevention messages and counter misinformation amid a growing outbreak.
Euronews · 3 h ago
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Nutritionist: Pasta and Potatoes Are Not 'Evil' – No Need to Exclude Them
Nutritionist Lizete Puga says potatoes and pasta are unfairly accused of being unhealthy, and people should not remove them from their diet. They are valuable sources of fiber and carbohydrates when combined with healthy additions.
TVNET · 4 h ago
WHO: Over 200,000 People Died in Europe Due to Heat in Four Years
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that more than 200,000 people have died in Europe due to heat-related causes over the past four years.
LSM · 4 h ago