How to treat a fever: Top tips
It is extremely common for someone who is ill to develop a fever. What is a fever? A part of…
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Flu – The ultimate survival guide
As flu season arrives, many people are understandably worried about getting ill. Recent statistics show the increased strain on the…
Variability in blood pressure is a major predictor of heart attack & stroke
Changes to blood pressure over time could be used to identify patients at greatest risk of heart attack and stroke.…
The UK’s worst addictions, revealed
The UK's worst addictions - With many people across the globe having recently made New Year’s resolutions, and many now…
PFAS may increase the risk of disease in unborn children
PFAS may increase the risk of disease in unborn children, new study suggests: PFAS are chemicals that may cause cancer,…
2024 Health Trends: What to Try and What to Avoid
Doctor reveals which 2024 health trends to try – and which are best avoided: If you’ve made a New Year’s…
Daily active commuting may lower inflammation levels
A new study, conducted by the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Finnish…
Cold weather and how to survive it
During the winter months it is important to protect yourself from the dangers of cold weather. The elderly, frail and…
Winter ailments and how to deal with them
Are you plagued by constant minor winter illness – not severe enough to need a sick note – but which leave…
Is too much screen time bad for our eyes?
Is too much screen time bad for our eyes? Ben Knight from UNSW newsroom investigates: As our daily lives become…