Archive: 16/12/2013
Secondary conditions affect length of hospital stay and charges for HIV patients
A University of Arkansas researcher and her colleagues have found that secondary conditions and diseases that could become deadly significantly affect how long HIV patients stay in the hospital.
Dec 16, 2013
Single mothers most at risk of poor mental health
Single parents tend to have poorer mental health than partnered parents, with single mothers particularly at risk, new research from the University of Otago Wellington (UOW) shows.
Dec 16, 2013
Taking the heat out of jellyfish stings
Everyone has their own theory about how to best relieve the pain of a jellyfish sting, however a team of University of Sydney researchers has examined a host of often-used methods to determine which is the most effective.
Dec 16, 2013
Loyola expert in child safety offers Christmas toy tips
As Santa puts the finishing touches on gifts for those on the nice list, it's important for parents to make sure wish list items bring joy, not tragedy, on Christmas morning.
Dec 16, 2013
Fat-finger a text rather than lose digit to frostbite
The popular half-gloves that leave fingers uncovered for texting may be good for communicating electronically, but they may also lead to permanent loss of fingers due to exposure to the cold.
Dec 16, 2013
New research shows exercise may help pregnant women quit smoking
New research from Western University shows that pregnant women wishing to quit smoking should exercise and just 15 to 20 minutes of walking is enough to stave off most tobacco cravings.
Dec 16, 2013