CHA letter to Biden reveals extensive list of health care priorities

The Catholic Health Association has issued an extensive list of priorities it would like President-elect Joe Biden’s administration to pursue. Those priorities include strengthening the Affordable Care Act, increasing access to affordable health care, making senior citizens a priority, removing barriers to health care access by immigrants, and increased focus on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “It will take a highly co-ordinated federal response to bring the virus under control... Read More

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January 15, 2021

In message for World Sick Day, pope calls for health care for all

Praising those who help the sick and praying for those who are sick, Pope Francis called on Christians to practice what they preach, including by guaranteeing equal access to health care for all people. “The current pandemic has exacerbated inequalities in our health care systems and exposed inefficiencies in the care of the sick,” the... Read More

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December 21, 2020

Healthcare workers told not to pressure women into abortions

Professional medical bodies have told doctors and nurses in the UK that they should not pressure parents into having an abortion if their unborn baby is diagnosed with a chromosome syndrome. In a joint statement, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; the Royal College of Midwives; and the Society and College of Radiographers advise... Read More

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December 9, 2020

Snacking on an apple could help to look after your heart health

It’s more important than ever to follow a diet that supports heart health. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the biggest cause of deaths worldwide and the leading cause of premature deaths in the UK for both men and women. With the UK still living under Covid-19 restrictions countrywide, leading dietitian Sian Porter has teamed up with British Apples and Pears to encourage consumers to make healthier snacking choices at home, to help to lower the risk of... Read More

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October 9, 2020

Health: Experts reveal store cupboard essentials they can’t live without

From nut butters to superfood root veg, Liz Connor asks some of the UK’s leading voices in nutrition to reveal their health-food heroes. Nutritionists and dieticians are in the business of giving advice. From making sure we understand how to get our essential vitamins and minerals, to translating the latest research into digestible information, it’s... Read More

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October 2, 2020

Canada’s Life Chain to include safety protocols to protect public health

The annual National Life Chain will be held across Canada on 4th October despite a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in Canada’s largest provinces and the prime minister warning of a Covid-19 second wave. Organisers said they believe their pro-life message is more important than ever. They said the rules they have put in... Read More

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September 17, 2020

Health: How can I make sure my child washes their hands properly at school?

Paediatric doctor & TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh explains that making handwashing fun and setting a good example will promote good hand hygiene in kids. “My seven-year-old son has recently gone back to school and I’m worried he won’t wash his hands often or properly during the school day and could catch coronavirus. Is there... Read More

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