Health
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How to Protect Children from Heat Vulnerability This Summer
maxim ibragimov/Shutterstock Extreme heat is increasingly common in Australia and around the world and besides making us uncomfortable, it can…
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WHO expressed concern over a recent raid on the Kamal Adwan Hospital in North Gaza
On December 28, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed deep concern over a recent raid on the Kamal Adwan…
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Dance School Closed for Summer? Here’s How to Stay Fit
Tatyana Vyc/Shutterstock Once the end-of-year dance concert and term wrap up for the year it is important to take a…
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Understanding the Rise of Pandemics in Recent Years: Climate Change
The world has witnessed a troubling increase in pandemics in recent years. Experts attribute this rise to disruptions in the…
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Stress Eating or Eating to Stress? 5 Holiday Table Tips
Dean Clarke/Shutterstock The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence in delicious foods and meals. However,…
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Lack of Clean Water Drives Pacific Islanders to Sugary Drinks – Addressing This Could Cut Obesity
Kara Math/Shutterstock One in two people in the Pacific Islands is classified as overweight (with a body mass index of…
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Sunglasses Look Good and Protect You – How to Choose the Right Pair
Versta/Shutterstock Australians are exposed to some of the highest levels of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the world. While we…
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Why Some People Claim to Have a High Pain Threshold
Mart Production/Pexels We’ve all heard someone claim they have a “high pain threshold” as if it’s a mark of strength…
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3 Surprising Vegan Foods That Can Make You Sick This Summer
Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock It’s a common myth that only food of animal origin, such as meat, seafood, eggs and dairy, can give…
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New Research Reveals How to Stretch Effectively for Better Flexibility
Can you reach down and touch your toes without bending your knees? Can you reach both arms overhead? If these…
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What Is Visanne, the Endometriosis Drug Recently Added to the PBS?
The drug Visanne (also known as dienogest) is the first endometriosis treatment to be added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme…
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WHO’s Vital Efforts to Improve Health in Afghanistan
On November 24, 2024, Dr. Hanan Balkhy, the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, wrapped up a significant three-day…
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Why Are Some Babies Born Hairy? Lanugo Is Common in Early Births and Harmless
Babies are born with fine, downy, short, and slightly pigmented body hair called lanugo. The term comes from the Latin…
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Combating Antimicrobial Resistance in the Eastern Mediterranean
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is emerging as a significant threat to public health, economic stability, and development, particularly in the Eastern…
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Study Shows Teen Vaping Linked to Childhood Trauma
sergey koleskinov/Shutterstock If you experience trauma during childhood, there’s a greater chance you’ll use substances such as alcohol, tobacco and…
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