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A recent ground-breaking series of reports in the science journal The Lancet unpacks what commercial determinants of health are, and how they affect public health. It uses a new, broader definition of the determinants: "the ...
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It is almost impossible nowadays to listen to the radio, watch TV or scroll through social media without being exposed to an advertisement telling us that all we need for a little happiness and love is a sugary drink or a ...
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Neuroscientists have long assumed that neurons are greedy, hungry units that demand more energy when they become more active, and the circulatory system complies by providing as much blood as they require to fuel their activity.
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Following the deaths of two infants, doctors and scientists worry New Zealand's whooping cough epidemic could be the worst in years.
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Globally, an estimated 700,000 people take their own life every year—a statistic that underscores the importance of suicide prevention.
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Obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a misunderstood mental illness despite affecting about one in 50 people—that's about half a million Australians.
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If you grew up in the '90s and '00s, you may feel that sex education didn't teach you much of practical value. Most sex education during this time followed a "prevention" approach, focusing on avoiding pregnancy and STIs, ...
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Most of Africa's population—70%—is under 30 years old. In 2017 there were 628 million young people under 25 on the continent. This figure is predicted to reach 945 million by 2050.
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Last week the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, comprised of the world's most esteemed climate experts, delivered its sixth report and "final warning" about the climate crisis. It outlined several mental health challenges ...
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You might have noticed many skin and haircare products are advertised as "paraben-free", or come across online influencers warning parabens are terrible for your health.
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