Tobacco use shrinking despite industry efforts: WHO

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of adult tobacco users is steadily dropping, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, but warned that Big Tobacco was working hard to attract young p

Updated on: March 18,2024

Tobacco use shrinking despite industry efforts: WHO

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of adult tobacco users is steadily dropping, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, but warned that Big Tobacco was working hard to attract young p

Updated on:March 18,2024

A new year means new fitness goals. But options for people with disability are few and far between

by Leanne Hassett, Anne Tiedemann and Cathie Sherrington,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround4.4 million Australians, or 18% of our population, live with disability. Th

Updated on: March 23,2024

A new year means new fitness goals. But options for people with disability are few and far between

by Leanne Hassett, Anne Tiedemann and Cathie Sherrington,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround4.4 million Australians, or 18% of our population, live with disability. Th

Updated on:March 23,2024

As blizzards bear down, stay safe from carbon monoxide dangers

by Cara MurezWith blizzards and possible power outages threatening much of America this week, some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock."I

Updated on: March 14,2024

As blizzards bear down, stay safe from carbon monoxide dangers

by Cara MurezWith blizzards and possible power outages threatening much of America this week, some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock."I

Updated on:March 14,2024

Research reveals heat stress risks for construction workers

by Savannah Peat,University of New MexicoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne of the first steps towards improving anything is awareness. Risks, dangers, and problems can often be resolved, as l

Updated on: March 24,2024

Research reveals heat stress risks for construction workers

by Savannah Peat,University of New MexicoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne of the first steps towards improving anything is awareness. Risks, dangers, and problems can often be resolved, as l

Updated on:March 24,2024

Research finds link between family dog ownership and children's physical activity

by Telethon Kids InstituteTelethon Kids Institute. Credit: Telethon Kids InstituteResearchers have found a clear link between the acquisition or loss of a family dog and the level of physical activity

Updated on: March 23,2024

Research finds link between family dog ownership and children's physical activity

by Telethon Kids InstituteTelethon Kids Institute. Credit: Telethon Kids InstituteResearchers have found a clear link between the acquisition or loss of a family dog and the level of physical activity

Updated on:March 23,2024

Researchers think they know why sugar-free candy and gum gives some people gas

by UC DavisTaking antibiotics, combined with a high-fat diet, reduced the number of Clostridia gut microbes. Image generated with BioRender. Credit: UC Davis HealthResearchers at UC Davis have id

Updated on: March 26,2024

Researchers think they know why sugar-free candy and gum gives some people gas

by UC DavisTaking antibiotics, combined with a high-fat diet, reduced the number of Clostridia gut microbes. Image generated with BioRender. Credit: UC Davis HealthResearchers at UC Davis have id

Updated on:March 26,2024

Thirdhand smoke study teaches reveals more about the risks

by Angela Koenig,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's long been established that secondhand smoke is a detriment to health and linked to cancer. Now, researchers are looking

Updated on: March 18,2024

Thirdhand smoke study teaches reveals more about the risks

by Angela Koenig,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's long been established that secondhand smoke is a detriment to health and linked to cancer. Now, researchers are looking

Updated on:March 18,2024

Offering nutritious meals to students can improve diets and counter obesity across Europe

by Ali Jones,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen the lunch bell rings at the Sancta Maria primary school in the Belgian city of Leuven, stand

Updated on: March 19,2024

Offering nutritious meals to students can improve diets and counter obesity across Europe

by Ali Jones,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen the lunch bell rings at the Sancta Maria primary school in the Belgian city of Leuven, stand

Updated on:March 19,2024

Are your driving habits pointing to a sleep disorder?

by Dennis ThompsonDo you drive with the window open? Sip coffee behind the wheel? Blast the car radio and sing along? Fidget and fuss in the driver's seat?These sorts of driving habits could be a

Updated on: March 18,2024

Are your driving habits pointing to a sleep disorder?

by Dennis ThompsonDo you drive with the window open? Sip coffee behind the wheel? Blast the car radio and sing along? Fidget and fuss in the driver's seat?These sorts of driving habits could be a

Updated on:March 18,2024

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

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

Global health photographers navigate murky ethical waters for clients

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlobal health photography is often caught between photojournalistic intentions of accurately reflecting local communities and marketin

Updated on: March 18,2024

Global health photographers navigate murky ethical waters for clients

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlobal health photography is often caught between photojournalistic intentions of accurately reflecting local communities and marketin

Updated on:March 18,2024

Hoping to clear the air in casinos, workers seek to ban tobacco smoke

by Sandy West, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome casinos continue to allow indoor smoking even as the share of Americans who smoke fell from about 21% in 2005 to 12% in 2021 and smo

Updated on: March 21,2024

Hoping to clear the air in casinos, workers seek to ban tobacco smoke

by Sandy West, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome casinos continue to allow indoor smoking even as the share of Americans who smoke fell from about 21% in 2005 to 12% in 2021 and smo

Updated on:March 21,2024