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Saba Yemen
21-05-2025
- Health
- Saba Yemen
Parliament official oversees medical, dental entrance exams at September 21 University
Sana'a – Saba: Deputy Speaker of Parliament Abdulsalam Hashoul on Wednesday inspected the entrance and competitive examinations for the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry at September 21 University for Medical and Applied Sciences for the upcoming academic year. Hashoul, accompanied by the university president, Dr. Mujahid Measar, and his deputies, received an overview from the deans of the respective faculties, Dr. Salwa al-Ghamiri (Medicine) and Dr. Abdulwahab al-Khawlani (Dentistry), regarding the admission process. This year, 1,092 students are vying for 60 places in the Faculty of Medicine, while 188 students are competing for 30 seats in the Faculty of Dentistry. Drs. al-Ghamiri and al-Khawlani explained that the competitive exams in Chemistry, Biology, and English are conducted with clear and transparent criteria, and the results are announced on the same day. The Deputy Speaker and university officials also reviewed the university's progress over the past five years, noting the expansion of laboratories, classrooms, infrastructure, and academic and administrative staff. Hashoul toured the university's facilities, including Building 2 and the advisory clinic complex, and learned about the community services provided. Dr. Measar detailed the university's growth from five colleges and programs to nine colleges, 20 undergraduate programs, and six diploma programs. The faculty has grown significantly, with 415 members compared to the initial 34, and teaching assistants now number 150, up from 40. The Deputy Speaker commended September 21 University's rapid achievements and its qualitative development in scientific research. He emphasized its establishment "out of suffering" to enhance medical education in Yemen and praised the dedication of the university's leadership and staff under the ongoing challenges. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Boston Globe
07-05-2025
- Health
- Boston Globe
White House withdraws nomination of Fox News contributor for US surgeon general
But she has recently come under criticism from Laura Loomer, a far-right ally of Trump who was instrumental in ousting several members of the president's National Security Council. Loomer posted on X earlier this week that 'we can't have a pro-COVID vaccine nepo appointee who is currently embroiled in a medical malpractice case and who didn't go to medical school in the US' as the surgeon general. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up CBS News reported last week that Nesheiwat earned her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in St. Maarten, despite saying that she has a degree from the University of Arkansas School of Medicine. Advertisement The surgeon general, considered the nation's doctor, oversees 6,000 U.S. Public Health Service Corps members and can issue advisories that warn of public health threats. In March, the White House pulled from consideration the nomination of former Florida GOP Rep. Dave Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. His skepticism on vaccines had raised concerns from key Republican senators, and he withdrew after being told by the White House that he did not have enough support to be confirmed. Advertisement The withdrawal was first reported by Bloomberg News.
The Star
06-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
That party animal behaviour takes a toll much younger than you think
The thinking may be that your 30s are the new 20s, but research finds that your body can't take the abuse of partying too hard by your 30s. — Vecteezy The effects of smoking, drinking too much and not exercising enough are felt by the age of 36, researchers have warned. By stopping these behaviours early in adulthood and midlife, years of subsequent ill health can be prevented, according to the study, which tracked people for more than 30 years. Smoking causes lung cancer, and heart and breathing problems, while a lack of exercise and too much alcohol are linked to issues such as cancer, stroke, heart attacks and early death. In the new research, published in the Annals of Medicine , experts from Finnish universities found that people as young as 36 were showing signs of poor health choices. The team tracked 326 people when they were 27 years old, and again when they were aged 36, 42, 50 and 61 (when 206 people were included). People's mental health was assessed via surveys on symptoms of depression and psychological well-being, while physical health was measured by creating a metabolic risk score based on blood pressure, waist size, and levels of blood sugar, cholesterol and other fats in the blood. People were also asked to rate their health over the previous year. Symptoms of depression and overall psychological well-being were measured on a scale of one to four, self-rated health was measured on a scale of one to five, and metabolic risk was scored from zero to five. Three risky behaviours were assessed at each point in time: smoking, heavy drinking and physical inactivity (i.e. exercising less than once a week). The results of the study showed that if people had all three unhealthy habits at a given point in time, their mental and physical health were worse than if they had none. In particular, depressive symptoms rose by 0.1 points, metabolic risk score rose by 0.53 points, psychological well-being fell by 0.1 points and self-rated health fell by 0.45 points. Furthermore, having all three unhealthy behaviours long term was even more strongly associated with poor health. Depressive symptoms rose by 0.38 points, metabolic risk score rose by 1.49 points, psychological well-being fell by 0.14 points and self-rated health fell by 0.45 points if this was the case. Health scientist Dr Tiia Kekalainen, who worked on the study, said: 'Non-communicable diseases such as heart disease and cancer cause almost three-quarters of deaths worldwide. 'But by following a healthy lifestyle, an individual can cut their risk of developing these illnesses and reduce their odds of an early death. 'Our findings highlight the importance of tackling risky health behaviours, such as smoking, heavy drinking and physical inactivity, as early as possible to prevent the damage they do from building up over the years, culminating in poor mental and physical health later in life. 'However, it is never too late to change to healthier habits. 'Adopting healthier habits in midlife also has benefits for older age.' The researchers wrote that 'the findings of the present study suggest that the associations were mainly similar across time from ages 36 to 61'. They added: 'Thus, the cumulative association of earlier risky behaviours exists already at age 36 and not only in the later phases of midlife.' – PA Media/dpa
South China Morning Post
29-04-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Effects of smoking, heavy drinking, not exercising enough felt by age 36, research shows
The effects of smoking, drinking too much and not exercising enough are felt by the age of 36, researchers have warned. Advertisement By stopping these behaviours early in adulthood and midlife, years of subsequent ill health can be prevented, according to the study, which tracked people for more than 30 years. Smoking causes lung cancer and heart and breathing problems, while a lack of exercise and too much alcohol are linked to issues such as cancer, stroke, heart attacks and early death. In the new research, published in the Annals of Medicine, experts from Finnish universities found that people as young as 36 were showing signs of poor health choices. Smoking, which is linked to cancer and heart and breathing problems, is one of the poor health choices researchers say should be tackled early to avoid health problems later in life. Photo: Shutterstock The team tracked 326 people when they were 27 years old and again when they were aged 36, 42, 50, and 61 (when 206 people were included).
