Natural supplements can be dangerously contaminated, or not even have the specified ingredients
Feb 18, 2020 01:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
More than two-thirds of Americans take dietary supplements. The vast majority of consumers 84% are confident the products are safe and effective. They should not be so trusting. Im a professor of pharmacy practice...
The number of new doctors continuing their NHS training has plummeted – burnout may be to blame
Feb 18, 2020 01:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
The number of people applying to study medicine has increased by over 6% in the last year, with many medical schools receiving over ten applicants for every university place. And so you might think that the UKs future...
Coles says these toys promote healthy eating. I say that's rubbish
Feb 18, 2020 01:14 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
As a parent, I find it so frustrating to take my children shopping, reusable bags in hand, only to be offered plastic toys at the checkout. Its an incredibly confusing message to be sending kids. And it seems Coles is...
The smelly truth about romantic relationships and health
Feb 16, 2020 08:59 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Having trouble sleeping? Nervous about an important interview? Smelling your partners worn clothing may help improve your sleep and calm your nerves. While it may sound strange to smell your partners clothing, these...
A connected world makes this coronavirus scarier, but also helps us deal with it
Feb 15, 2020 07:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology Health
The health implications of the Wuhan coronavirus (now called Covid-19) outbreak are, obviously, deeply concerning. At the time of writing, it had infected more than 50,000 people and killed more than 1,300. Cities and...
There's no evidence the new coronavirus spreads through the air – but it's still possible
Feb 15, 2020 07:53 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
A recent announcement by a Chinese health official suggested the new coronavirus might spread more easily than we thought, via an airborne route. The virus is now known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2...
HIV/AIDS cure: Latent virus reservoirs are the obstacle in finding a cure
Feb 14, 2020 07:18 am UTC| Health
Among the most dangerous and life-threatening diseases is HIV/AIDS, and millions are affected by this, and a good amount of the worlds population has been claimed by the disease. As scientists are determined to find a cure...
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