Oct 16, 2023 09:10 am UTC| Health
Work has long been considered a social determinant of health. Like housing, education, income security and other matters of economic and social policy, work can be a key factor in creating, maintaining or exacerbating...
Will we still have antibiotics in 50 years? We asked 7 global experts
Oct 16, 2023 09:10 am UTC| Health
Almost since antibiotics were first discovered, weve been aware bacteria can learn how to overcome these medicines, a phenomenon known as antimicrobial resistance. The World Health Organization says were currently...
Skin cancer: more people die from types that aren't melanoma – surprise new finding
Oct 16, 2023 06:37 am UTC| Health
If you mention skin cancer, most people think of melanoma the deadliest skin cancer. The other ones are pretty benign, right? Not so. Worldwide, more people are now dying of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) than...
Oct 16, 2023 06:36 am UTC| Health
Raise your hand if you regularly find yourself walking up a flight of stairs. What about carrying heavy bags of groceries? How about picking up your child or grandchild? Most of us would raise our hands to doing at least...
Do stress and depression increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease? Here's why there might be a link
Oct 16, 2023 06:29 am UTC| Health
Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a persons risk of developing dementia, including high blood pressure, poor sleep, and physical inactivity. Meanwhile, keeping...
Treadmill, exercise bike, rowing machine: what's the best option for cardio at home?
Oct 15, 2023 04:08 am UTC| Health
Cardio, short for cardiovascular exercise, refers to any form of rhythmic physical activity that increases your heart rate and breathing so the heart and lungs can deliver oxygen to the working muscles. Essentially, its...
The 'male menopause' – what you need to know
Oct 15, 2023 04:05 am UTC| Health
East Midlands Ambulance Service is reportedly giving men up to a year of paid leave for andropause related issues, which some are calling the male menopause. This move has angered some commentators who question whether...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects