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

Sedentary behavior found to increase mortality risk

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBased on decades-long observations of centenarians, author Dan Buettner (Blue Zones) conjectures that people live longer wh

Updated on: March 16,2024 19

Sedentary behavior found to increase mortality risk

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBased on decades-long observations of centenarians, author Dan Buettner (Blue Zones) conjectures that people live longer wh

Updated on:March 16,2024 19

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

Future benefits of water fluoridation not guaranteed, study shows

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterMap illustrating LSOAs receiving optimally fluoridated (=/> 0.7 Mg F/L) and non-optimally fluoridated water (<0.7 Mg F/L) in England between 2010 a

Updated on: March 26,2024 18

Future benefits of water fluoridation not guaranteed, study shows

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterMap illustrating LSOAs receiving optimally fluoridated (=/> 0.7 Mg F/L) and non-optimally fluoridated water (<0.7 Mg F/L) in England between 2010 a

Updated on:March 26,2024 18

Avoid inflammatory food to help save aging muscles, says researcher

by University of the Sunshine CoastCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you're aged over 65 and having trouble unscrewing a jar or climbing a staircase, you may want to check your diet for inflammator

Updated on: March 26,2024 11

Avoid inflammatory food to help save aging muscles, says researcher

by University of the Sunshine CoastCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you're aged over 65 and having trouble unscrewing a jar or climbing a staircase, you may want to check your diet for inflammator

Updated on:March 26,2024 11

Living with an 'Eraser' in the Brain: The Reality of Alzheimer's Disease

September 21, 2024, marks the 31st "World Alzheimer's Day." On this occasion, we call on everyone to gain a deeper understanding of the prevention, care, and treatment of this disease，as we tackle the challenges of prevention, care, and treatment together

Updated on: September 21,2024 0

Living with an 'Eraser' in the Brain: The Reality of Alzheimer's Disease

September 21, 2024, marks the 31st "World Alzheimer's Day." On this occasion, we call on everyone to gain a deeper understanding of the prevention, care, and treatment of this disease，as we tackle the challenges of prevention, care, and treatment together

Updated on:September 21,2024 0

Resolve to get healthier, lose weight? Setting BMI goal might not be best way

by Anna Lamb,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis is the time of year when Americans tend to make resolutions to eat better, get in shape, and maybe drop a few pounds. B

Updated on: March 16,2024 14

Resolve to get healthier, lose weight? Setting BMI goal might not be best way

by Anna Lamb,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis is the time of year when Americans tend to make resolutions to eat better, get in shape, and maybe drop a few pounds. B

Updated on:March 16,2024 14

US to strengthen protections for air travelers with wheelchairs

by Dennis ThompsonAir travel can be miserable for people with disabilities, particularly if an airline mishandles, damages or loses their wheelchair in transit.Now, the Biden Administration has propos

Updated on: March 16,2024 12

US to strengthen protections for air travelers with wheelchairs

by Dennis ThompsonAir travel can be miserable for people with disabilities, particularly if an airline mishandles, damages or loses their wheelchair in transit.Now, the Biden Administration has propos

Updated on:March 16,2024 12

Concerted efforts urgently needed to meet 2030 Global Alcohol Action Plan targets

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainConcerted international efforts are urgently needed to meet the targets set out in the 2030 Global Alcohol Action Plan (GAAP) and avert "di

Updated on: March 18,2024 19

Concerted efforts urgently needed to meet 2030 Global Alcohol Action Plan targets

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainConcerted international efforts are urgently needed to meet the targets set out in the 2030 Global Alcohol Action Plan (GAAP) and avert "di

Updated on:March 18,2024 19

Open fireplaces could decrease life expectancy by up to 1.6 years, suggests modeling study

by University of LisbonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArecent studypublished in theJournal of Building Engineeringshows that using open fireplaces for housewarming can d

Updated on: March 16,2024 14

Open fireplaces could decrease life expectancy by up to 1.6 years, suggests modeling study

by University of LisbonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArecent studypublished in theJournal of Building Engineeringshows that using open fireplaces for housewarming can d

Updated on:March 16,2024 14

Upcoming solar eclipse: Ophthalmologists warn about dangers of looking directly at the sun

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDo not look directly at the sun during the upcoming solar eclipse without taking essential precautions. That's the message from op

Updated on: March 19,2024 19

Upcoming solar eclipse: Ophthalmologists warn about dangers of looking directly at the sun

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDo not look directly at the sun during the upcoming solar eclipse without taking essential precautions. That's the message from op

Updated on:March 19,2024 19

Energy poverty in Canada: An overlooked health and equity issue

by Katherine Gombay,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs many as one in five Canadian households can be considered to be in energy poverty, according to researchers from McGill

Updated on: March 16,2024 20

Energy poverty in Canada: An overlooked health and equity issue

by Katherine Gombay,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs many as one in five Canadian households can be considered to be in energy poverty, according to researchers from McGill

Updated on:March 16,2024 20