Can surgical masks protect you from getting the flu?
Oct 20, 2019 10:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Australia has just suffered a severe flu season, with 299,211 laboratory-confirmed cases, at last count, and 662 deaths. This might be a sign of whats to come for the UK and US as the virus spreads to the northern...
What is perimenopause and how does it affect women's health in midlife?
Oct 20, 2019 10:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
All women know to expect the time in life when their periods finish and they reach menopause. Many might even look forward to it. What many women dont know, however, is they will also experience symptoms in the time...
Is using cannabis in front of children harmful or not?
Oct 20, 2019 10:14 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Public health agencies are warning parents about using cannabis in the presence of their children. However, parents who use cannabis say that it makes them more empathetic, more patient and more caring towards their young...
Chest pain health tips: When is the time to see a doctor?
Oct 18, 2019 10:06 am UTC| Health
Many people may have experienced chest pain at least once in their lives. It is not strange because it is one of the most common symptoms to a slew of medical conditions, but the most popular one has a heart attack. While...
Pernicious anemia health tips: The most common symptoms and the easiest ways to treat it
Oct 18, 2019 04:34 am UTC| Health
A person suffering from pernicious anemia cannot produce enough healthy red blood cells. Since it is what transports oxygen throughout the body, this condition can lead to some serious health issues. However, there are...
What are hives, the common skin condition that gives you itchy, red bumps?
Oct 12, 2019 09:11 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Have you ever wondered who buys those huge boxes of antihistamines prominently displayed all year round in your local pharmacy? If antihistamines were just used for hay fever, youd think sales would be good in spring, but...
The latest medical assistance in dying decision needs to be appealed: Here's why
Oct 12, 2019 09:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
The federal and Québec governments appear reluctant to appeal whats known as the Truchon decision, which invalidated Canadas reasonable foreseeable death and end of life access criteria for medical assistance in...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight