With medical marijuana now legal in over half the states, and an increasing number of states legalizing recreational marijuana, there’s been a rise in CBD (cannabidiol) products (like oils and treats) in mainstream shops and retail chains. The popularity of these products continues to rise after many anecdotal reports of potential health benefits for humans. And the trend has carried […]
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A recent study by researchers at McGill University has identified polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as an independent risk factor for gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. The condition, known to lead to multiple reproductive complications, including infertility, affects one in 10 women of childbearing age. PCOS was already known for its association to other adverse perinatal conditions, such as […]
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The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety last week released a special report looking at the sector’s response to COVID-19. Finding the federal government did not adequately prepare residential aged care to deal with a pandemic, the commission made several recommendations designed to safeguard residents moving forward. One was that the federal government should arrange with states and […]
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Given our modern lives, our skin can become dull—thanks to factors ranging from sun damage to stress. There’s no doubt that all this can accelerate the signs of ageing and really affect your confidence. Which is why you need to invest some time and effort into making sure our skin stays healthy and is able to fight off damage. Turns […]
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A mum who thought her shy daughter’s stomach ache was caused by back-to-school anxiety during the holidays was horrified to discover the little girl had a cancerous tumour in her abdomen. Siân Rodney began to fear eight-year-old Olivia might have appendicitis when her symptoms worsened over Christmas and they But when the family, from Bedford, went to hospital, doctors discovered […]
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Expanding routine newborn screening to include a metabolic vulnerability profile could lead to earlier detection of life-threatening complications in babies born preterm, according to a study by UC San Francisco researchers. The new method, which was developed at UCSF, offers valuable and time-sensitive insights into which infants are at greatest risk during their most vulnerable time, immediately after birth. The […]
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Over the past six months, Martha Trundle-Selby, 33, has primarily worn glasses despite preferring contact lenses. In the wake of the pandemic with greater attention placed on hand hygiene and viruses on surfaces, eyeglasses seemed like a more hygienic option than using her fingers to place contact lenses in her eyes, she said. But classic bifocals present another problem. Breathing […]
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Fox News Flash top headlines for October 6 The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted "critical" mental health services in the majority of countries around the world at a time when citizens may need it the most, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday. Access to these services has either been disrupted or halted in 93% of countries worldwide, according to a recent survey by […]
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Casey Goode is giving her fans an update on her newborn son Maximillian's condition after he tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday. On Tuesday, the American Idol alum, best known as Quigley, shared two videos from the hospital on her Instagram Story of her baby boy resting on her lap with oxygen tubes in his nose. "Good morning from […]
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Vitamin B12 is a crucial ingredient for the healthy running of the body, as it’s needed to make red blood cells. Signs of a deficiency can develop very slowly, so it may be difficult to diagnose the condition. People with undiagnosed symptoms should consider that they may have a vitamin B12 deficiency. While it’s unlikely that your symptoms are caused […]
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