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

Stigma a barrier to women accessing drug and alcohol treatment, says study

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen using drugs and alcohol can feel stigmatized and shamed when seeking support from professional services, a new study has found.Th

Updated on: March 23,2024 10

Stigma a barrier to women accessing drug and alcohol treatment, says study

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen using drugs and alcohol can feel stigmatized and shamed when seeking support from professional services, a new study has found.Th

Updated on:March 23,2024 10

Study: Using Nutrition Facts labels linked to healthier eating choices among 8th and 11th grade students

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing the Nutrition Facts labels to make food choices is significantly associated with healthy eating amon

Updated on: March 26,2024 18

Study: Using Nutrition Facts labels linked to healthier eating choices among 8th and 11th grade students

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing the Nutrition Facts labels to make food choices is significantly associated with healthy eating amon

Updated on:March 26,2024 18

Does Canada's food guide provide adequate guidance for older adults?

by McGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe latestCanada's food guiderecommendations are primarily aimed at reducing chronic disease risk; however, how well does our

Updated on: March 16,2024 16

Does Canada's food guide provide adequate guidance for older adults?

by McGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe latestCanada's food guiderecommendations are primarily aimed at reducing chronic disease risk; however, how well does our

Updated on:March 16,2024 16

Innovators in HIV prevention and treatment, advocates for science and social justice

Updated on: October 21,2024 0

Innovators in HIV prevention and treatment, advocates for science and social justice

Updated on:October 21,2024 0

A patch a day? Why the vitamin skin patches hyped on social media might not be for you

by Nial Wheate and Jasmine Lee,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVitamin patches aretrending on social mediaand advertised inpostsand podcasts.Withp

Updated on: March 26,2024 12

A patch a day? Why the vitamin skin patches hyped on social media might not be for you

by Nial Wheate and Jasmine Lee,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVitamin patches aretrending on social mediaand advertised inpostsand podcasts.Withp

Updated on:March 26,2024 12

More 'navigators' are helping women travel to have abortions

by Lillian Mongeau Hughes, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChloe Bell is a case manager at the National Abortion Federation. She spends her days helping people cover the cost of an ab

Updated on: March 27,2024 11

More 'navigators' are helping women travel to have abortions

by Lillian Mongeau Hughes, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChloe Bell is a case manager at the National Abortion Federation. She spends her days helping people cover the cost of an ab

Updated on:March 27,2024 11

Study assesses patient satisfaction with telemedicine

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients generally exhibit high levels of satisfaction with telemedicine consultations, according to a new study. The time interval betwee

Updated on: March 19,2024 15

Study assesses patient satisfaction with telemedicine

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients generally exhibit high levels of satisfaction with telemedicine consultations, according to a new study. The time interval betwee

Updated on:March 19,2024 15

No benefit of physiotherapy over general advice after dislocated shoulder: Clinical trial

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRoutinely referring patients to a tailored program of physiotherapy after a dislocated shoulder is no better than a single session of ad

Updated on: March 16,2024 17

No benefit of physiotherapy over general advice after dislocated shoulder: Clinical trial

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRoutinely referring patients to a tailored program of physiotherapy after a dislocated shoulder is no better than a single session of ad

Updated on:March 16,2024 17

Reducing harmful health screenings and overtreatment in older adults

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen a doctor ordered a routine prostate screening for an 80-year-old man—as doctors often do—a dramatic yellow alert popped up on the

Updated on: March 16,2024 19

Reducing harmful health screenings and overtreatment in older adults

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen a doctor ordered a routine prostate screening for an 80-year-old man—as doctors often do—a dramatic yellow alert popped up on the

Updated on:March 16,2024 19

People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet are less likely to suffer from dangerous snoring, finds study

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who eat a healthy, plant-based diet that is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer with obstructive s

Updated on: March 23,2024 19

People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet are less likely to suffer from dangerous snoring, finds study

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who eat a healthy, plant-based diet that is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer with obstructive s

Updated on:March 23,2024 19

Lead-tainted applesauce may contain another toxin, chromium

by Ernie MundellApplesauce fruit puree pouches under recall and investigation for toxic lead levels may also contain another toxin, chromium, according to anupdatereleased Friday by the U.

Updated on: March 18,2024 13

Lead-tainted applesauce may contain another toxin, chromium

by Ernie MundellApplesauce fruit puree pouches under recall and investigation for toxic lead levels may also contain another toxin, chromium, according to anupdatereleased Friday by the U.

Updated on:March 18,2024 13