How dangerous is insomnia? How fear of what it's doing to your body can wreck your sleep
Oct 19, 2023 04:45 am UTC| Health
This article is the next in The Conversations six-part series on insomnia, which charts the rise of insomnia during industrialisation to sleep apps today. Read other articles in the series here. I (Leon) have recently...
The impact of not having a family doctor: Patients are worse off, and so is the health system
Oct 19, 2023 04:16 am UTC| Health
About 6.5 million Canadians roughly one in six do not have access to primary medical care. Its a problem that puts their health at greater risk and renders the entire public health-care system less efficient than it...
Beyond COVID vaccines: what else could mRNA technology do for our health?
Oct 18, 2023 23:42 pm UTC| Health
Many people first became familiar with the term mRNA when Pfizers and Modernas COVID vaccines were rolled out. In the simplest terms, mRNA, which stands for messenger ribonucleic acid, is a type of genetic material that...
Johnson & Johnson Initiates Two-Year Overhaul of Orthopedic Unit Amid Weak Q3 Sales
Oct 18, 2023 07:11 am UTC| Business Health
Johnson Johnson is initiating a two-year restructuring program for its orthopedic division following lower-than-expected Q3 sales in its medical devices unit. Notably, Johnson Johnson recently closed down its consumer...
Watching movies could be good for your mental health
Oct 17, 2023 06:56 am UTC| Health
Many of us enjoy sitting down to watch a good film because of the way movies can make us feel. A sad film might help us release our emotions or a comedy might lift our mood. Movies can also offer a chance to connect with...
Tuberculosis isn't just a historical disease. Here's how it spreads and who is at risk
Oct 17, 2023 06:47 am UTC| Health
Tuberculosis is often seen as a threat of the past. But it remains a significant concern worldwide, with international travel spreading the disease. While tuberculous is rare in Australia, and we no longer routinely...
All the reasons you might be having night sweats – and when to see a doctor
Oct 17, 2023 06:45 am UTC| Health
Youve finished a workout, so youre hot and drenched with perspiration but soon you begin to feel cool again. Later, its a sweltering summer evening and youre finding it hard to sleep, so you kick off the...
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