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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Hokule‘a, Hikianalia depart after 2-day weather delay
After a two-day delay caused by hazardous ocean conditions, the Polynesian voyaging canoes Hokule 'a and Hikianalia departed early Monday morning from Mauliola—commonly known as Sand Island—en route to Hilo. The canoes launched at approximately 5 a.m., taking advantage of a safe and favorable weather window to cross the Alenuihaha Channel. The channel, which lies between Maui and Hawaii island, is known for powerful currents and strong winds and is considered among the most dangerous in the Pacific. The Polynesian Voyaging Society postponed the originally scheduled Saturday morning departure to ensure crew safety. The Hokule 'a and Hikianalia are expected to arrive in Hilo on Wednesday afternoon, where a public cultural arrival ceremony is scheduled to begin around 4 p.m. at the Grand Naniloa Hotel. The event will follow traditional arrival protocols and is open to the public. According to PVS, the delay reflects the organization's ongoing commitment to safety and cultural practices, which include close observation of weather and ocean conditions before launching each leg of the Moananuiakea Voyage. The four-year Moananuiakea Voyage aims to sail approximately 43, 000 nautical miles, visiting 36 countries and archipelagos, nearly 100 indigenous territories and more than 345 ports. An estimated 400 crew members from Hawaii and throughout the Pacific will participate in the voyage, which promotes Indigenous knowledge, ocean conservation and global collaboration. While in Hilo, the crew will take part in several community events designed to foster learning and connection. Weather permitting, the Hokule 'a and Hikianalia are tentatively scheduled to depart Hilo on May 30 to continue their journey to French Polynesia, the next major stop on the Moananuiakea Voyage. The following events are planned in Hilo in coordination with Hawaii County and the Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau, Grand Naniloa Hotel and local community :—Welcome ceremony tentatively scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Grand Naniloa Hotel—Public dockside engagement 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Grand Naniloa Hotel—'Hokule 'a Ho 'olaule 'a, ' 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Wailoa Boat Harbor, makai side of the Wailoa Bridge, near Suisan Fish Market The event will include canoe tours, music, cultural demonstrations and food vendors.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Scientists find clues on why COVID vaccine causes chronic health problems in some
For a majority of people, the COVID vaccine doesn't cause adverse health effects — but a small percentage experience chronic symptoms that can last for months or even years. Yale researchers recently made some discoveries about why certain people experience this condition, which they have dubbed "post-vaccination syndrome" (PVS). In early findings, the team recognized "potential immunological patterns" that are unique to people with PVS. The hope is that this discovery will help to enable future treatments and therapies for those who are affected. Is Mmr Vaccine Safe For Kids? Dr. Nicole Saphier Addresses Concerns As Measles Cases Rise "This work is still in its early stages, and we need to validate these findings," said co-senior study author Akiko Iwasaki, Sterling Professor of Immunobiology at Yale School of Medicine, in a press release. "But this is giving us some hope that there may be something that we can use for diagnosis and treatment of PVS down the road." Read On The Fox News App People with this condition may suffer from excessive fatigue, exercise intolerance, brain fog, insomnia and dizziness, according to the Yale researchers. These typically develop within a day or two of vaccination and can worsen over time. New Bat Coronavirus Discovered In China Sparks Pandemic Concerns "It's clear that some individuals are experiencing significant challenges after vaccination. Our responsibility as scientists and clinicians is to listen to their experiences, rigorously investigate the underlying causes, and seek ways to help," said co-senior author Harlan Krumholz, professor of cardiology at YSM, in the release. "Post-vaccination syndrome is real, and has been found [to occur] from many vaccines, including COVID," Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and Fox News senior medical analyst, told Fox News Digital. The researchers analyzed blood samples from 42 study participants who experienced symptoms of PVS and 22 who did not. Those with symptoms were shown to have lower levels of two types of white blood cells. People with PVS who had never had COVID also had lower levels of antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, likely because they tended to have fewer vaccine doses, according to the release. "Fewer vaccine doses and no viral infection means the body's immune system has had little opportunity to develop a defense to the virus," said the researchers. Some of the people with PVS also had higher levels of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which enables the virus to penetrate and infect host cells. This has also been linked to a higher risk of developing long COVID. "We don't know if the level of spike protein is causing the chronic symptoms, because there were other participants with PVS who didn't have any measurable spike protein — but it could be one mechanism underlying this syndrome," said Iwasaki. In addition to the elevated spike proteins, other factors could increase the risk of post-vaccination syndrome. Those include autoimmunity, tissue damage and reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), the researchers wrote. "Akiko Iwasaka is a world-renowned immunologist at Yale who has studied COVID (and COVID vaccines) extensively," Siegel pointed out. Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter "In this new study, she reports that in a very small percentage of those who received COVID vaccines (and experienced prolonged side effects), there may be the presence of persistent spike protein," Siegel confirmed. "They may also experience immune disruption, which takes the form of elevations in inflammatory immune cells (CD8 and TN alpha) and a decrease in cells that help resolve inflammation and infection (CD4 helper cells)." The researchers agreed that more studies are essential to guide diagnosis and treatment. "We're only just starting to make headway in understanding PVS," said Krumholz. "Every medical intervention carries some risk, and it's important to acknowledge that adverse events can occur with vaccines." For more Health articles, visit "Our focus must remain on understanding what these people are experiencing through rigorous science and addressing the needs of those affected with compassion and an open mind." Siegel agreed, adding, "This needs to be further studied in terms of understanding how common prolonged COVID vaccine side effects are and how to predict them and treat them."Original article source: Scientists find clues on why COVID vaccine causes chronic health problems in some
Fox News
24-02-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Scientists find clues on why COVID vaccine causes chronic health problems in some
For a majority of people, the COVID vaccine doesn't cause adverse health effects — but a small percentage experience chronic symptoms that can last for months or even years. Yale researchers recently made some discoveries about why certain people experience this condition, which they have dubbed "post-vaccination syndrome" (PVS). In early findings, the team recognized "potential immunological patterns" that are unique to people with PVS. The hope is that this discovery will help to enable future treatments and therapies for those who are affected. "This work is still in its early stages, and we need to validate these findings," said co-senior study author Akiko Iwasaki, Sterling Professor of Immunobiology at Yale School of Medicine, in a press release. "But this is giving us some hope that there may be something that we can use for diagnosis and treatment of PVS down the road." People with this condition may suffer from excessive fatigue, exercise intolerance, brain fog, insomnia and dizziness, according to the Yale researchers. These typically develop within a day or two of vaccination and can worsen over time. "It's clear that some individuals are experiencing significant challenges after vaccination. Our responsibility as scientists and clinicians is to listen to their experiences, rigorously investigate the underlying causes, and seek ways to help," said co-senior author Harlan Krumholz, professor of cardiology at YSM, in the release. "Post-vaccination syndrome is real, and has been found [to occur] from many vaccines, including COVID," Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and Fox News senior medical analyst, told Fox News Digital. The researchers analyzed blood samples from 42 study participants who experienced symptoms of PVS and 22 who did not. Those with symptoms were shown to have lower levels of two types of white blood cells. People with PVS who had never had COVID also had lower levels of antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, likely because they tended to have fewer vaccine doses, according to the release. "Post-vaccination syndrome is real, and has been found [to occur] from many vaccines." "Fewer vaccine doses and no viral infection means the body's immune system has had little opportunity to develop a defense to the virus," said the researchers. Some of the people with PVS also had higher levels of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which enables the virus to penetrate and infect host cells. This has also been linked to a higher risk of developing long COVID. "We don't know if the level of spike protein is causing the chronic symptoms, because there were other participants with PVS who didn't have any measurable spike protein — but it could be one mechanism underlying this syndrome," said Iwasaki. In addition to the elevated spike proteins, other factors could increase the risk of post-vaccination syndrome. Those include autoimmunity, tissue damage and reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), the researchers wrote. "Akiko Iwasaka is a world-renowned immunologist at Yale who has studied COVID (and COVID vaccines) extensively," Siegel pointed out. "In this new study, she reports that in a very small percentage of those who received COVID vaccines (and experienced prolonged side effects), there may be the presence of persistent spike protein," Siegel confirmed. "They may also experience immune disruption, which takes the form of elevations in inflammatory immune cells (CD8 and TN alpha) and a decrease in cells that help resolve inflammation and infection (CD4 helper cells)." The researchers agreed that more studies are essential to guide diagnosis and treatment. "We're only just starting to make headway in understanding PVS," said Krumholz. "Every medical intervention carries some risk, and it's important to acknowledge that adverse events can occur with vaccines." For more Health articles, visit "Our focus must remain on understanding what these people are experiencing through rigorous science and addressing the needs of those affected with compassion and an open mind." Siegel agreed, adding, "This needs to be further studied in terms of understanding how common prolonged COVID vaccine side effects are and how to predict them and treat them."
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kokua Line: Will all public workers get Social Security bump?
Question : Will all public workers get the Social Security bump ? I never applied for Social Security when I retired because of the exclusion, so maybe I should apply now. Answer : No to your first question and its a continuing misconception. 'Only people who receive a pension based on work not covered by Social Security may see benefit increases. Most state and local public employees—about 72 percent—work in Social Security-covered employment where they pay Social Security taxes and are not affected by (the Windfall Elimination Provision or Government Pension Offset ). Those individuals will not receive a benefit increase due to the new law, ' the Social Security Administration says on its website, where it has updated FAQs about the Social Security Fairness Act, which ends the WEP and GPO. As for your second question, people who never applied for retirement, spouse's or surviving spouse's benefits through Social Security because of WEP or GPO might need to file an application, the website says. Find instructions via links at Nationwide, about 3.2 million people are expected to receive higher monthly Social Security payments because of this law, but when they will get the money has not been finalized ; monthly increases will vary widely by individual. Q : How long will the Hokule 'a be in Hawaii Kai ? I missed Sunday's welcome ceremony and hope I haven't missed it altogether. A : The traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe will be at Hawaii Kai Towne Center on Maunalua Bay through early Friday afternoon, when it is scheduled to wrap up its final Oahu stop on the Pae 'Aina Statewide Sail, according to the Polynesian Voyaging Society website, Don 't miss out on what 's happening ! Stay in touch with breaking news, as it happens, conveniently in your email inbox. It 's FREE ! Email 28141 Sign Up By clicking to sign up, you agree to Star-Advertiser 's and Google 's and. This form is protected by reCAPTCHA. The shopping center's event schedule includes public dockside canoe tours today and Thursday from 3 :30 to 6 :30 p.m., as well as scheduled school tours through Thursday. The canoe is scheduled to depart Friday at 1 p.m. The public also is welcome at a presentation by pwo (master ) navigator Nainoa Thompson on Wednesday from 6 to 7 :30 p.m. at the Kaiser High School cafeteria. Admission is free. 'After Maunalua Bay, the final stop on the statewide tour will be Hilo in May before Hokule 'a departs for French Polynesia to resume the Mo ana nuiakea Circumnavigation of the Pacific, ' according to the website. First launched on March 8, 1975, the Hokule 'a revived the celestial navigation methods of the ancient Hawaiian wayfinders, and for 50 years has been a source of cultural renewal and environmental advocacy, highlighting the PVS mission of Malama Honua (caring for our island earth ). For updates on events celebrating the half-century milestone, see the PVS website or its social media. Auwe Referring to the question about cleaning up roadkill and the answer that the job falls to various agencies, including that 'who to contact for disposal of a dead animal depends on where it was found, ' : I have seen a similar answer when someone asked about potholes or damage to roads. I've heard this same answer given for the past 30 years. Yet, they have not made an effort to make it simpler, logical or more efficient. We were told the same answer : depends on city or state road for hole in the road. I do not care where it was found. I don't care if the road is city-or state-owned. My car's wheels roll the same through state and city potholes. Just fix them. The city and state can share a phone line /number to document all roadkill or pothole calls regardless of which road. They can take turns sharing the list with each other and turn over hundreds of calls each week with each other. There is no efficiency in 'training ' the citizen caller to call the right agency to report something.—Steve B., Kaneohe------------Write to Kokua Line at Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 2-200, Honolulu, HI 96813 ; call 808-529-4773 ; or email.------------
