European Commission and WHO/Europe sign €12 million agreement to strengthen health information systems and improve health data governance and interoperability in Europe

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WHO/Europe and the European Commission have embarked on an ambitious new partnership to strengthen health information systems and improve health data governance and interoperability in the WHO European Region. The €12 million project, funded by the European Commission, will support health-care services for the nearly 1 billion people living across the 53 countries in the Region. Harnessing health data This 4-year project aims to improve the use and reuse of health data by health-care providers, policy-makers and patients, and to enhance the quality and interoperability of health information systems. For these purposes, WHO/Europe and the European Commission will develop and…
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Liverpool news: ‘It has the capacity to be a very special farewell season for Klopp’

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Liverpool’s tilt at a historic quadruple is over after they suffered the pain of defeat in the closing seconds of extra time in a spectacular FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Jurgen Klopp’s side failed to capitalize on twice holding the lead, the second time when Harvey Elliott put them 3-2 ahead in extra time. Amad Diallo’s goal gave United a 4-3 win and Liverpool were left to reflect on a missed opportunity, particularly in the second half when their usual urgency and clinical edge went missing as they led 2-1 and were dominating the game. This…
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8-hour intermittent fasting tied to 90% higher risk of cardiovascular death, early data hints

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Intermittent fasting — a dieting strategy that limits when someone can eat each day — has been linked to a 91% higher risk of heart-related death in a large study. This risk was tied to eating in an eight-hour or shorter window in the 24-hour day, compared with a more typical 12- to 16-hour window. The new, preliminary research was presented March 18 at the American Heart Association (AHA) EPI Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2024. It looked at deaths from cardiovascular diseases in more than 20,000 US adults, who were followed for an average of eight years. Experts told Live Science…
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Zara McDermott shares worrying health news while boyfriend Sam Thompson is in the I’m a Celeb jungle

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Former Love Island star Zara McDermott appears to be the picture of health, regularly showing insights into her fitness routine and clean eating regime on Instagram, but on Thursday the 26-year-old shared that she’s recently had a health scare, and it’s forced her to rethink her lifestyle. Chatting to fans via a Q&A on Instagram Stories, Zara revealed she’s been diagnosed with a hereditary health condition, sharing: “I recently found out I have early signs of developing osteoporosis (my mum and nan both have it!)” before explaining that it had prompted her to make lifestyle changes. Speaking about her coffee…
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3 ways to tell evidence-based health information from pseudoscience

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Health information is increasingly being shared online, and often the borders between legitimate health expertise and pseudoscience aren’t clear. (Shutterstock) “I drink borax!” proclaims the smiling TikToker. Holding up a box of the laundry additive, she rhymes off a list of its supposed health benefits: “Balances testosterone and estrogen. It’s an anti-inflammatory powerhouse…. It’s amazing for arthritis, osteoporosis…. And obviously it’s great for your gut health.” Videos like these prompted health authorities to warn the public about the dangers of ingesting this toxic detergent — and away from such viral messaging that promotes unsubstantiated and medically dangerous health claims. Read…
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Our Guide to the Best Yoga Mats in Canada in 2024 (And Where to Get Them)

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Exercise is essential for both our physical and mental well-being, and yoga stands out as a favoured low-impact option. It’s renowned for enhancing strength gently, boosting flexibility, and promoting mental health. Yet, doing yoga on hard surfaces or thin carpets can be less than ideal, even causing discomfort. Yoga mats are game-changers for those who practice yoga or other barefoot exercises at home. They strike the right balance between cushioning for the joints and stability for the poses. Speak to any yoga aficionado, and they’ll tell you their yoga mat is indispensable. If you’re on the hunt for your first…
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NCET Biz Tips: From field to fitness: A journey of passion

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It’s 1993 in Gurnee, Ill., I’ve just turned 5 and I’m fidgeting in class waiting to be cast in the kindergarten class play “The Ugly Duckling.” Only a select few from each class have been chosen to participate. My teacher is reading out students who have been cast in the play along with their characters. “Jessica Felker,” she calls out, “You have been cast as the Ugly Duckling.” The entire class roared with laughter, all except me. A smile crept across my face, I didn’t care if this meant I was ugly, I was cast as the star of the…
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Health Secretary urged to release data that ‘may link Covid vaccine to excess deaths’

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The group of 21 MPs and peers from four parties have written to the Health Secretary and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), as well as the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to request the data. They believe potentially critical data – which maps the date of people’s Covid vaccine doses to the date of their deaths – has been released to pharmaceutical companies but not put into the public domain. The MPs argue that the data should be released “on the same anonymised basis that it was shared…
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