COVID in India: the deep-rooted issues behind the current crisis
May 02, 2021 06:52 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
India finds itself in the throes of a humanitarian disaster. Until March 2021, case numbers were low in most parts of the country, leading many to think that the worst was over. Much like in Brazil though, jingoism,...
India's crisis deepens, but vaccine sharing is yet to materialise
Apr 30, 2021 07:48 am UTC| Health
Indias deadly second wave is continuing to worsen, with daily new cases consistently exceeding 300,000 and deaths now having surpassed 3,000 a day. Hospitals are running out of intensive care beds and many are critically...
Apr 23, 2021 12:02 pm UTC| Health
The warmer weather and longer days have inspired reminders to stay hydrated and drink eight glasses of water or about two liters a day. Not to burst anyones water bottle, but healthy people can actually die from...
Apr 23, 2021 12:00 pm UTC| Health
Almost half of all Australians live with a chronic disease, which contribute to some 90% of deaths. Its no secret our diet can have a major impact on our health. But our new umbrella review, published this week in...
Why calculating the risk of the AstraZeneca vaccine is so difficult – a doctor explains
Apr 23, 2021 11:55 am UTC| Health
Both the European Medicines Agency and the UKs Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency have concluded theres a possible link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and rare forms of blood clotting. However, the...
High-filtration masks only work when they fit – so we created a new way to test if they do
Apr 22, 2021 05:58 am UTC| Health
During the pandemic, the prevailing thought has been that a high-filtration mask such as an N95, KN95 or FFP3 should offer better protection than a surgical or fabric mask. However, recent research I conducted with...
What to drink with dinner to get the most iron from your food (and what to avoid)
Apr 22, 2021 05:57 am UTC| Health
A drink with your breakfast, lunch or dinner can make your meal more enjoyable. But have you considered whether your drink of choice may affect the way your body absorbs the nutrients in your food? Dietary factors that...
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