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Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Sixteen primary and secondary students hospitalised for broken bones after school bus flips over JB pothole
JOHOR BARU, July 18 — Sixteen school children were hospitalised after the school bus they were in flipped and overturned after hitting an open pothole along Jalan Abdul Samad here. The children were rushed to Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) where they were treated for a host of injuries, including broken hands and fingers, according to Johor Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin. 'I have received the latest updates from the hospital and the school regarding the condition of the victims, and I assure that all the affected students will receive the best medical care and health monitoring,' he said in a Facebook post. 'The authorities are also conducting a thorough investigation into the incident to identify the exact cause and to ensure appropriate action is taken to safeguard student safety in the future.' The accident involved three students from SMK Mohd Khalid, three from SMK Aminuddin Baki, and 10 from SJKT Jalan Yahya Awal here. He said the incident was unfortunate as it involved the safety of students. 'Let us all pray for the swift recovery of all the injured students, and may all matters concerning them and their families be eased,' he added.
Health Line
02-07-2025
- Health
- Health Line
Can Pressure Points Help Relieve Nausea?
Acupressure involves applying pressure to certain points of your body. Pressing on some of these points may help manage nausea by relaxing muscles and improving blood circulation. Acupressure is different from acupuncture. Rather than using needles, it involves using fingers to apply pressure to certain points of your body. Pressing on these points may help relax muscles and improve blood circulation. There are several pressure points, also called acupoints, that may help with nausea. You can reach some of these yourself. Other pressure points are harder to locate. For those, you'll want to see a trained massage therapist with acupressure experience. It is important to note that acupressure should not be a substitute for medical care. Persistent or severe nausea may require medical treatment. Read on to learn more about the acupressure points that may help relieve nausea. Tips for acupressure When trying acupressure at home, there are a few things to keep in mind: Use your thumb or index finger to massage the pressure points. You can also use more than one finger or the heel of your hand to press on these points. Use firm but gentle pressure. Use a circular motion when applying pressure to these points. Continue treatments for several days or until you begin to feel relief. Do not apply acupressure to open wounds or swollen or painful areas without discussing it with a medical professional. PC6 or P6 (Nei Guan) Pericardium 6 (PC6 or P6) is a pressure point located on the inner side of your wrist. It may help manage nausea and prevent vomiting. To focus on P6: Hold your hand up so that your palm is facing you. To find the right spot, place the first three fingers of your other hand across your wrist at the base of your palm. Place your thumb just below your three fingers. Gently press your thumb so you feel two large tendons. The P6 pressure point is located there, at the center of your lower wrist. Apply gentle pressure to this spot. Repeat on your other wrist. LI4 (He Gu) The large intestine 4 (LI4) point on your hand helps with nausea caused by headaches, pain, and digestive issues. To try it: Find the highest spot on the muscle between your thumb and index finger. This is the area where your thumb connects to the fingers. This area will bulge out slightly when you bring your thumb and finger together. The LI4 point is located about half an inch inward on the back of your hand. Apply pressure to this area. Repeat on your other hand. Avoid if pregnant Although more research is necessary to verify this, most practitioners agree that you shouldn't apply pressure to your LI4 point while you're pregnant. LIV3 or LV3 (Tai Chong) The LIV3 or LV3 (Tai Chong) pressure point on your foot is linked to your liver. A 2012 article suggests that acupuncture focusing on LV3 may reduce headaches, which can be a cause of nausea. While acupuncture is not the same as acupressure, it may be a pressure point you wish to try. To try this point: With your foot flat on the floor, place your finger in the gap between your big toe and the toe next to it. Slide your finger down about two finger widths onto your foot. The pressure point is on your foot in this spot. Apply pressure to this area. Repeat on your other foot. SP4 (Gongsun) This pressure point on the inside of your foot is connected to the spleen. It may help with nausea. To try the spleen 4 (SP4) point: Sit down, and pull one foot onto your knee so that the inside of the foot is facing you. Slide your hand from your big toe to the side of your foot. This point is where your foot begins to arch, just past the padded ball of your feet. You should feel a slight downward curve of the foot in the SP4 point. Apply pressure to this area. Repeat on your other foot. ST36 (Zu San Li) The stomach 36 (ST36) point is located on your lower leg, just below the kneecap. Massaging this point may relieve nausea and pain, as well as help with other health issues. To try it: Sit down, and place your hand on your kneecap. Press on the spot where your pinky finger is resting. The pressure point for nausea is located on the outside of your shin bone, just below the knee. Apply pressure in a downward motion. Repeat on your other knee. BL20 (Pi Shu) This pressure point on your back is linked to the digestive system. It may be best to see an acupressure practitioner to reach this point. To try the BL20 point, also known as UB20: Lie down on your stomach. The practitioner will locate your 11th thoracic spine (T11) on the middle of your back. This spine bone is at the bottom of your rib cage and is connected to the last ribs. The pressure points are on both sides of the spine, about two inches from the edges of the bone. KID21 (Youmen) The kidney 21 (KID21 or KD21) point is used to relieve nausea and vomiting. A 2020 study found that it could help alleviate nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. You'll need an acupressure practitioner to reach this point. To try it: Lie down on your back. The acupressure practitioner will find this point on your upper stomach area. KID21 points are located just below the breastbone on either side of the middle of your stomach. They're located about midway between your collarbone and belly button. The bottom line Acupressure may help manage nausea for some people. To relieve nausea at home, you can try applying pressure to these points. You can also visit a trained acupressure professional. You may need more than one visit to see results. Contact a doctor for advice if you frequently experience nausea. The doctor can help determine the underlying cause and advise on any treatments they recommend.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday threw out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in four states following the justices' recent decision upholding a Tennessee ban on certain medical treatment for transgender youths. But the justices took no action in cases from Arizona, Idaho and West Virginia involving the participation of transgender students on school sports teams. The court could say as soon as Thursday whether it will take up the issue in its next term. The high court ordered appellate judges to reexamine cases from Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma and West Virginia involving access to medical care and birth certificates. The action was unsurprising because the court had set the cases aside until after it decided the Tennessee case, as typically happens when the same legal issue is being considered. The rulings all included findings that the restrictions on transgender people imposed by the states violate the Constitution's equal protection clause. In the Tennessee case, the Supreme Court ruled that there was no constitutional violation in a state law prohibiting puberty blockers and hormone therapy to treat gender dysphoria in people younger than 18. The justices ordered the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, to review its decision that West Virginia's and North Carolina's refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will get back a case from Idaho stemming from the state's ban on certain surgical procedures for Medicaid recipients. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver will review its ruling blocking an Oklahoma ban on people changing their gender on birth certificates. In one other case, from Kentucky, the justices rejected the appeal of transgender minors and their families challenging that state's ban on gender-affirming care. ___ Follow the AP's coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court at
CTV News
30-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states
Transgenders rights supporters rally outside of the Supreme Court, Dec. 4, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday threw out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in four states following the justices' recent decision upholding a Tennessee ban on certain medical treatment for transgender youths. But the justices took no action in cases from Arizona, Idaho and West Virginia involving the participation of transgender students on school sports teams. The court could say as soon as Thursday whether it will take up the issue in its next term. The high court ordered appellate judges to reexamine cases from Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma and West Virginia involving access to medical care and birth certificates. The action was unsurprising because the court had set the cases aside until after it decided the Tennessee case, as typically happens when the same legal issue is being considered. The rulings all included findings that the restrictions on transgender people imposed by the states violate the Constitution's equal protection clause. In the Tennessee case, the Supreme Court ruled that there was no constitutional violation in a state law prohibiting puberty blockers and hormone therapy to treat gender dysphoria in people younger than 18. The justices ordered the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, to review its decision that West Virginia's and North Carolina's refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will get back a case from Idaho stemming from the state's ban on certain surgical procedures for Medicaid recipients. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver will review its ruling blocking an Oklahoma ban on people changing their gender on birth certificates. In one other case, from Kentucky, the justices rejected the appeal of transgender minors and their families challenging that state's ban on gender-affirming care. Mark Sherman, The Associated Press
Associated Press
30-06-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday threw out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in four states following the justices' recent decision upholding a Tennessee ban on certain medical treatment for transgender youths. But the justices took no action in cases from Arizona, Idaho and West Virginia involving the participation of transgender students on school sports teams. The court could say as soon as Thursday whether it will take up the issue in its next term. The high court ordered appellate judges to reexamine cases from Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma and West Virginia involving access to medical care and birth certificates. The action was unsurprising because the court had set the cases aside until after it decided the Tennessee case, as typically happens when the same legal issue is being considered. The rulings all included findings that the restrictions on transgender people imposed by the states violate the Constitution's equal protection clause. In the Tennessee case, the Supreme Court ruled that there was no constitutional violation in a state law prohibiting puberty blockers and hormone therapy to treat gender dysphoria in people younger than 18. The justices ordered the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, to review its decision that West Virginia's and North Carolina's refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will get back a case from Idaho stemming from the state's ban on certain surgical procedures for Medicaid recipients. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver will review its ruling blocking an Oklahoma ban on people changing their gender on birth certificates. In one other case, from Kentucky, the justices rejected the appeal of transgender minors and their families challenging that state's ban on gender-affirming care. ___ Follow the AP's coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court at
