Babies dying from syphilis in Australia ‘of national significance’
Syphilis has officially been declared a “communicable disease incident of national significance”. Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd…
Hillarys Dog Beach closed indefinitely after wild weather exposes dangerous debris, asbestos
Concerns over asbestos contamination have forced a popular dog beach in Perth’s north to close until further notice,…
Alzheimer’s risk factors look different for men and women
A study of over 6000 patients shows how Alzheimer’s risk is shaped by sex and age of onset,…
Which milk is safer for your heart? Decades of Norwegian data provide the answer
Fascinating research from Norway reveals that choosing low-fat milk over whole milk could lower your risk of dying…
Ultra-processed foods put to the test, come up short
Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for you. But if you’re trying to lose weight, it’s still probably…
Positive association between Internet use and mental health among adults aged ≥50 years in 23 countries
Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx) (Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation, accessed 1 November 2023); https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results Mental Health…
Spotlighting healthcare frontline workers´ perceptions on artificial intelligence across the globe
Quantitative Overall, 191 participants of the primary grantee’s projects generated 617 responses that were extracted and analysed by…
Scientists finally define what it means to be flexitarian
A new review finally puts numbers to the “flexitarian” diet, and shows that the world’s nutrition advice is…
What is 7-OH? Opioid-like product may get banned by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending banning a compound found in unregulated tablets, gummies and drink…
Prenatal phthalates lower boys’ verbal IQ but lift girls’ performance IQ, Canadian study reveals
Could everyday plastic chemicals in pregnancy quietly influence your child’s brainpower? New Canadian research uncovers subtle links between…
Vegan teens exercise more often than meat-eating peers, study finds
While health is the top dietary motive for all students, new research reveals vegan teens are significantly more…
FDA seeks to classify 7-OH as Schedule 1 drug amid addiction concerns
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Trump administration is calling for the compound 7-OH, a popular by-product of the Kratom…