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Blue light from phones and TVs may not be as disruptive to your sleep as originally thought ‘and night modes could actually confuse the brain’ Researchers found mice had longer waking periods when under yellow light Setting computers and phones to ‘night mode’ could confuse the brain, they said Twilight, which comes just before night, […]
Around one in six Australian women have had an abortion by their mid-30s. These women come from all age groups and demographics: some are mothers already, while others are child-free; some are partnered, others are single. Abortion was removed from the New South Wales Crimes Act in October and is now legal in all Australian […]
Today is World Diabetes Day 2019, a day marked annually to raise awareness of the impact the condition has on families. Families are being urged to learn more about the warning signs of diabetes, and check wether they are at risk of type 2 diabetes. One in 15 people in the UK is living with […]
Cold and flu season is upon us, and everyone seems to be battling unpleasant symptoms. Those suffering with the common cold often feel run down with anything from a runny nose, to a sore throat, and or a cough and a headache. Plenty of rest, sleep and staying hydrated is often the recommendation until you're […]
The minimum age to buy tobacco and electronic cigarette products in New York State is now 21. The new law took effect on Wednesday and officials said that state police and the Department of Health will conduct undercover investigations of retailers to enforce it, CNN reported. “The goal of this law is simple: to prevent […]
When an individual is diagnosed with HIV, it is important that they are enrolled in an HIV care and treatment program to get the medical and emotional support they need. Evidence shows that expansions of the anti-retroviral treatment (ART) eligibility criteria prior to the current “universal treatment” recommendation increased the amount of people initiating ART […]
According to a new survey conducted by The Hospital Group, almost a third of Britons are vitamin B12 deficient and almost half are unaware of the benefits of the B12 vitamin. According to the survey of 2,000 UK adults over a third of vegans are worried they don’t consume enough vitamin B12 and a staggering […]
Superstore‘s Lauren Ash revealed her body positive New Year’s resolution that changed her mindset this year. The 36-year-old actress vowed to “not speak negatively about my body to myself or to anyone else.” Lauren has previously been open about her PCOS complications. Superstore star Lauren Ash is getting a jump on New Year’s resolutions with […]
It has long been known that obesity impairs our metabolism and predisposes to diabetes and heart disease. New research published today in The Journal of Physiology has shown that the effects of maternal obesity even pass across generations to offspring, accelerating the rate of aging of metabolic problems that occur in normal life. Researchers at […]
The highly anticipated Breaking Bad movie El Camino story line focusing on drug production is more relevant than ever—with contamination of houses from methamphetamine cooking or smoking an increasing public health problem around the world. Researchers from Flinders University—Dr. Jackie Wright, Associate Professor Stewart Walker and Dr. Kirstin Ross—have analysed the contamination levels in everyday […]