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

Researchers call for renewed safety efforts to protect children from liquid laundry detergent poisoning

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute a

Updated on: March 26,2024 19

Researchers call for renewed safety efforts to protect children from liquid laundry detergent poisoning

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute a

Updated on:March 26,2024 19

How addicted are you to your phone? America by the numbers

by Hunter Boyce, Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwelve years—that's how much time the average American spends on their smartphone in a lifetime. It's the result of four h

Updated on: March 18,2024 15

How addicted are you to your phone? America by the numbers

by Hunter Boyce, Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwelve years—that's how much time the average American spends on their smartphone in a lifetime. It's the result of four h

Updated on:March 18,2024 15

Experts say it's time to address the high rate of Australians with disabilities addicted to smoking

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to anew analysis, almost a quarter of Australians with disabilities smoke when compared to just 12.6% of the wider population.While

Updated on: March 27,2024 16

Experts say it's time to address the high rate of Australians with disabilities addicted to smoking

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to anew analysis, almost a quarter of Australians with disabilities smoke when compared to just 12.6% of the wider population.While

Updated on:March 27,2024 16

Number of child passenger deaths in crashes with alcohol-impaired driver from 2011–2020 remains stable

by Elana GotkineThe proportion of child passengers who died in crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver has remained unchanged in the last decade, according toresearchpublished online

Updated on: March 15,2024 11

Number of child passenger deaths in crashes with alcohol-impaired driver from 2011–2020 remains stable

by Elana GotkineThe proportion of child passengers who died in crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver has remained unchanged in the last decade, according toresearchpublished online

Updated on:March 15,2024 11

Palliative telecare improves quality of life for those with chronic illnesses, and results last for months: Study

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that a team intervention, provided by phone, leads to

Updated on: March 24,2024 19

Palliative telecare improves quality of life for those with chronic illnesses, and results last for months: Study

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that a team intervention, provided by phone, leads to

Updated on:March 24,2024 19

Study: Pregnant women should avoid ultraprocessed, fast foods

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you're pregnant, you may want to think twice before making a hamburger run or reaching for a prepackaged pastry, acco

Updated on: March 26,2024 11

Study: Pregnant women should avoid ultraprocessed, fast foods

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you're pregnant, you may want to think twice before making a hamburger run or reaching for a prepackaged pastry, acco

Updated on:March 26,2024 11

Red Cross cross repeats call for blood donors as shortage continues

by Ernie MundellReiterating a plea it made earlier this month, the American Red Cross is urging people to roll up their sleeves and give blood.A series of severe winter storms this month have exacerba

Updated on: March 27,2024 20

Red Cross cross repeats call for blood donors as shortage continues

by Ernie MundellReiterating a plea it made earlier this month, the American Red Cross is urging people to roll up their sleeves and give blood.A series of severe winter storms this month have exacerba

Updated on:March 27,2024 20

No clear link between weather and common muscle and joint symptoms, says study

by Ivy Shih,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is no clear connection between the weather and back, knee or hip pain, a University of Sydney led study has found, challeng

Updated on: March 23,2024 14

No clear link between weather and common muscle and joint symptoms, says study

by Ivy Shih,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is no clear connection between the weather and back, knee or hip pain, a University of Sydney led study has found, challeng

Updated on:March 23,2024 14

Save your sight: Learn about prevention, treatment for glaucoma

by Elham Ghahari,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that can cause vision loss. It is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.

Updated on: March 27,2024 15

Save your sight: Learn about prevention, treatment for glaucoma

by Elham Ghahari,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that can cause vision loss. It is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.

Updated on:March 27,2024 15

Are mocktails better for you than cocktails? Experts suggest limiting intake of sugary drinks

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversitySwapping cocktails for mocktails for Dry January? Just be mindful of their sugar content, Northeastern experts say. Credit: Alyssa Stone/Northeastern Univer

Updated on: March 16,2024 15

Are mocktails better for you than cocktails? Experts suggest limiting intake of sugary drinks

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversitySwapping cocktails for mocktails for Dry January? Just be mindful of their sugar content, Northeastern experts say. Credit: Alyssa Stone/Northeastern Univer

Updated on:March 16,2024 15

Dietitian breaks down the science, sifts through the myths, and offers a different way to think about food

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CRC PressWith so many types of diets being promoted online and on social media, a leading dietitian says flexibility is more sustainable than a rigid diet plan.Joyc

Updated on: March 19,2024 12

Dietitian breaks down the science, sifts through the myths, and offers a different way to think about food

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CRC PressWith so many types of diets being promoted online and on social media, a leading dietitian says flexibility is more sustainable than a rigid diet plan.Joyc

Updated on:March 19,2024 12