Extra vigilance at beaches needed as school holidays raise coastal drowning risk, shows study

by University of New South WalesThe risk of drowning at the beach increases across all age groups, not just children, during school holidays. Credit: UNSW Sydney/Richard FreemanA study has found

Updated on: March 26,2024 14

Extra vigilance at beaches needed as school holidays raise coastal drowning risk, shows study

by University of New South WalesThe risk of drowning at the beach increases across all age groups, not just children, during school holidays. Credit: UNSW Sydney/Richard FreemanA study has found

Updated on:March 26,2024 14

Virtual reality treatment for palliative care shown to help patients 'flourish' during relaxation therapy

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPalliative care is the interdisciplinary medical specialty of caring for people with serious and often terminal illnesses. Its aim is to improve qual

Updated on: March 27,2024 15

Virtual reality treatment for palliative care shown to help patients 'flourish' during relaxation therapy

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPalliative care is the interdisciplinary medical specialty of caring for people with serious and often terminal illnesses. Its aim is to improve qual

Updated on:March 27,2024 15

The REAL Killers - Trans Fats

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The REAL Killers - Trans Fats

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Experts say it's time to address the high rate of Australians with disabilities addicted to smoking

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to anew analysis, almost a quarter of Australians with disabilities smoke when compared to just 12.6% of the wider population.While

Updated on: March 27,2024 16

Experts say it's time to address the high rate of Australians with disabilities addicted to smoking

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to anew analysis, almost a quarter of Australians with disabilities smoke when compared to just 12.6% of the wider population.While

Updated on:March 27,2024 16

International conference champions health benefits of intermittent fasting and Ramadan

by University of SharjahCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInternational experts have lent intermittent fasting and Ramadan fasting their support, saying going without food even for short periods

Updated on: March 19,2024 13

International conference champions health benefits of intermittent fasting and Ramadan

by University of SharjahCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInternational experts have lent intermittent fasting and Ramadan fasting their support, saying going without food even for short periods

Updated on:March 19,2024 13

Study shows sense of smell is impacted by vaping

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSensory changes may be an unexpected side effect of vaping, new University of Otago research shows. The study, carried out in collaboration

Updated on: March 23,2024 16

Study shows sense of smell is impacted by vaping

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSensory changes may be an unexpected side effect of vaping, new University of Otago research shows. The study, carried out in collaboration

Updated on:March 23,2024 16

Research highlights benchmarks for food safety standards

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAustralia's high standards for food safety inspections set the bar high for cafes, restaurants and other shop owners to maintain hygien

Updated on: March 19,2024 11

Research highlights benchmarks for food safety standards

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAustralia's high standards for food safety inspections set the bar high for cafes, restaurants and other shop owners to maintain hygien

Updated on:March 19,2024 11

Protecting yourself from winter weather injuries

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 Editors' notesby Ernie MundellFalls, frostbite, fractures: They are all potential hazards of icy winter conditions. But experts say there's a lot you can do to avoid injury w

Updated on: March 15,2024 19

Protecting yourself from winter weather injuries

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 Editors' notesby Ernie MundellFalls, frostbite, fractures: They are all potential hazards of icy winter conditions. But experts say there's a lot you can do to avoid injury w

Updated on:March 15,2024 19

Better mental, physical health in older people tied to living near nature

by Judith Van Dongen,Washington State UniversityCredit:Health & Place(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.103148Even small differences in the availability of urban green and b

Updated on: March 16,2024 18

Better mental, physical health in older people tied to living near nature

by Judith Van Dongen,Washington State UniversityCredit:Health & Place(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.103148Even small differences in the availability of urban green and b

Updated on:March 16,2024 18

No clear link between weather and common muscle and joint symptoms, says study

by Ivy Shih,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is no clear connection between the weather and back, knee or hip pain, a University of Sydney led study has found, challeng

Updated on: March 23,2024 14

No clear link between weather and common muscle and joint symptoms, says study

by Ivy Shih,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is no clear connection between the weather and back, knee or hip pain, a University of Sydney led study has found, challeng

Updated on:March 23,2024 14

Red Cross cross repeats call for blood donors as shortage continues

by Ernie MundellReiterating a plea it made earlier this month, the American Red Cross is urging people to roll up their sleeves and give blood.A series of severe winter storms this month have exacerba

Updated on: March 27,2024 20

Red Cross cross repeats call for blood donors as shortage continues

by Ernie MundellReiterating a plea it made earlier this month, the American Red Cross is urging people to roll up their sleeves and give blood.A series of severe winter storms this month have exacerba

Updated on:March 27,2024 20

Study discovers link between high levels of niacin and heart disease

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCleveland Clinic researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a

Updated on: March 23,2024 17

Study discovers link between high levels of niacin and heart disease

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCleveland Clinic researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a

Updated on:March 23,2024 17