What is 'breathwork'? And do I need to do it? From "breathwork recipes" to breathing techniques, many social media and health websites are recommending breathwork to reduce stress. Jun 25, 2024 0 42
Victoria will begin pill testing this summer. Evidence shows it reduces harm (and won't increase drug use) This week Victorian premier Jacinta Allan announced the state will trial a drug checking service beginning this summer festival season, describing it as a "simple and commonsense way to save lives." Jun 25, 2024 0 30
Researchers develop hybrid antibody with improved immune activation Antibodies can be likened to keys, with antigens as the corresponding locks. Each antibody is uniquely shaped to fit a specific antigen, much like a key fits its particular lock. The precise ability to bind to disease-causing ... Jun 25, 2024 0 41
Is social media making you unhappy? The answer is not so simple You may have seen headlines that link social media to sadness and depression. Social media use goes up, happiness goes down. But recent studies suggest those findings might not be so straightforward. Jun 25, 2024 0 18
US pedestrian deaths decline for first time since pandemic For the first time since the pandemic, it got a little safer to cross America's streets in 2023, new statistics show. Jun 25, 2024 0 21
Study indicates occupational downgrading is a cause of mental health problems among undocumented migrants A new study, "Downgraded dreams: Labor market outcomes and mental health in undocumented migration," analyzed the mental health and labor integration conditions of undocumented migrants in Italy. The study was conducted ... Jun 25, 2024 0 56
Fewer GP appointments and COVID lockdown have exacerbated declining continuity of care in English general practices Fewer GP appointments and the COVID lockdown have exacerbated declining continuity of care in English general practices. Jun 25, 2024 0 23
Data shows COVID cases are rising across America this summer As scorching summer temperatures drive Americans indoors and millions travel for vacations and family gatherings, COVID infections are again climbing, U.S. health officials warned Monday. Jun 25, 2024 0 43
2.6 million die annually due to alcohol: WHO Alcohol kills nearly three million people annually, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, adding that while the death rate had dropped slightly in recent years it remained "unacceptably high". Jun 25, 2024 0 45
Study finds better outcomes for recipients of lungs from hospital-based donor care units compared to independent units A new study by Penn researchers examined, for the first time, the differences in lung transplant graft outcomes from organs recovered from the two types of deceased organ donor care facilities operating in the United States. ... Jun 25, 2024 0 36
