Health
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What’s the difference between Christmas cake and Christmas pudding? One has more sugar and fat
Margaret Murray, Swinburne University of Technology For well over 100 years, Australians have been able to buy Christmas pudding and…
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Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift
Vinaya Gogineni, Vanderbilt University and Anna Barton Bradley, Vanderbilt University You’re in your mid-40s, eating healthy and exercising regularly. It’s…
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How can I get water out of my ear after swimming?
Rhett Noonan/Unsplash Peter Carew, The University of Melbourne; Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Swimming is one of the best parts of…
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Christmas is peak kidney stone season. Blame dehydration, the heat and all that food
Anthony Dat, Monash University Christmas in Australia is a great time to spend enjoying the outdoors, with plenty of good…
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Is there much COVID around? Do I need the new booster shot LP.8.1?
Adrian Esterman, University of South Australia COVID rarely rates a mention in the news these days, yet it hasn’t gone…
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Can Urgent Care Clinics actually take pressure off hospitals? Yes, but they’re not the only way
Jonathan Karnon, Flinders University and Charmaine Gray, Flinders University When we’re acutely ill or injured, we want to be able…
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If you witnessed the Bondi Hanukkah attack, here’s what you might be going through
Chelsea Arnold, Monash University; Kathleen de Boer, Swinburne University of Technology, and Toni Pikoos, Swinburne University of Technology Many hundreds…
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Regional Disparities Reveal Global Hypertension Crisis as “Silent Killer” Affects Over 1 Billion
New WHO data shows stark variations in blood pressure control across continents, with South-East Asian countries facing steepest burden A…
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Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts over a billion people at risk
Geneva, 23 September — The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its second Global hypertension report, showing that 1.4 billion people lived…
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The Science Behind Aloe Vera: A Modern Look at an Ancient Healing Plant
How modern research is validating what healers have known for thousands of years From ancient Egyptian pharaohs to modern-day skincare…
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Can Your Health Plan Keep Up with Your Lifestyle Changes?
Life brings several changes and new events. It can involve getting married, relocating for career opportunities, addressing the medical needs…
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CIP Solutions and Their Role in Maintaining Sanitation Standards
In industries where sanitation is imperative, residential affordability is vital. Dishwashers used in Clean-In-Place (CIP) solutions systematically maintain hygiene without the disassembly…
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What Is Edging? – Benefits and Myths
In the world of sexual wellness, there are a handful of techniques that promise better control, stronger orgasms, and more…
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Simple Treatment Could Prevent 75% of Stomach Cancer Cases, Doctors Reveal
A new study published in Nature Medicine highlights a rising global trend of stomach cancer among people under 50, with most future…
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Nemaline Myopathy: Understanding a Rare Genetic Muscle Disorder
Nemaline myopathy represents one of the most extensively studied congenital myopathies, yet it remains a rare genetic disorder affecting approximately…
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