Health
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Antimicrobial Resistance: The Silent Pandemic Threatening Modern Medicine
In a pharmacy in Vietnam, a healthcare worker dispenses medications that may no longer work against the infections they were…
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Anaemia: WHO Reports 40% of Children and 37% of Pregnant Women Affected – Iron Deficiency, Prevention, and Global Health Impact
In health facilities across North Darfur and throughout the world, mothers bring their children for check-ups, many unknowingly affected by…
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Alcohol: WHO Reports 2.6 Million Deaths Annually – Global Burden, Health Risks, and Evidence-Based Prevention Strategies
Alcoholic beverages represent a routine part of social landscapes across many societies, particularly in environments with high visibility and societal…
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Ageism: 1 in 2 People Globally Harbor Age-Based Prejudices – WHO Campaign to Combat Discrimination
Age represents one of the first characteristics people notice about others, yet this simple observation frequently becomes the basis for…
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Air Pollution Crisis: WHO Reports 7 Million Premature Deaths Annually
Air pollution has emerged as the leading environmental health threat globally, killing an estimated 7 million people prematurely each year.…
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Global Ageing Revolution: 2.1 Billion People Over 60 by 2050
The world is experiencing a demographic transformation unprecedented in human history. The number of people aged 60 years and older…
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Adolescent Health Crisis: WHO Reports 1.1 Million Youth Deaths Annually
The world’s 1.3 billion adolescents represent both humanity’s greatest promise and one of its most vulnerable populations. Despite being widely…
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Why do we get snippets of songs stuck in our heads? And are earworms more common with OCD?
Timothy Byron, University of Wollongong You’re reading a report and trying to concentrate. The room is silent. But despite your…
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If you get lost in the bush, can you really survive by drinking your own pee?
Matthew Barton, Griffith University and Michael Todorovic, Bond University TV adventurer Bear Grylls has built a global reputation through his…
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Gaming and Gambling Addiction: WHO Recognizes Behavioural Disorders Affecting Millions Worldwide
In an era dominated by digital technology and online entertainment, millions of people worldwide engage in video gaming and gambling…
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Understanding Abortion Care: WHO Guidelines, Global Health Impact, and Access Challenges
Abortion remains one of the most common medical procedures worldwide, yet access to safe, respectful, and evidence-based care varies dramatically…
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Why do I seem to get sick as soon as I take time off?
Thea van de Mortel, Griffith University You’ve been hanging out for a break, getting through the busy last weeks of…
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Music can affect your driving – but not always how you’d expect
Milad Haghani, The University of Melbourne For many of us, listening to music is simply part of the driving routine…
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Why does my hip hurt? Hip pain can have many causes and mostly doesn’t require surgery
Charlotte Ganderton, RMIT University and Joshua Heerey, La Trobe University You can feel hip pain at any stage of life,…
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Why do we blush? Turning red may have surprising social benefits
Amanda Meyer, James Cook University and Monika Zimanyi, James Cook University We’ve all had the feeling. You’re embarrassed and then…
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