Health
Wildfire smoke linked to thousands of premature deaths every year in California alone
When wildfires rage, the immediate threat is obvious—but smoke from the fires actually kills far more people than the flames.
Jul 8, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Air pollution linked to a decrease in IVF birth rate success, new study shows
A pioneering study, presented at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, has revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM) prior to the retrieval of oocytes (eggs) during in vitro fertilization (IVF) can reduce ...
Jul 7, 2024
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Diabetes
A comprehensive youth diabetes dataset and interactive portal to boost research and prevention strategies
A team from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has developed the most comprehensive epidemiological dataset for youth diabetes and prediabetes research, derived from extensive National Health and Nutrition Examination ...
Jul 2, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows how climate anxiety can catalyze activism
The looming uncertainty and dangers of climate change can be paralyzing and debilitating, but a new study from the University of Oregon suggests that such gloom is not wholly harmful.
Jul 1, 2024
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Health
Key steps for global health, climate post-COP28
Researchers from the Monash Sustainable Development Institute have published a research paper that details how the global health community can play an integral role in decision-making and action to address climate change.
Jun 26, 2024
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Health
Why can't I sleep? It could be your sheets or doona
It's winter, so many of us will be bringing out, or buying, winter bedding. But how much of a difference does your bedding make to your thermal comfort? Can a particular textile help you sleep? Is it wool, or other natural ...
Jun 22, 2024
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Health
It's hard to find treatment for snakebites in Kenya. Thousands of people are dying every year
Esther Kangali felt a sharp pain while on her mother's farm in eastern Kenya. She looked down and saw a large snake coiling around her left leg. She screamed, and her mother came running.
Jun 20, 2024
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Health
Mediterranean diet or not, eating seasonally can be good for you
As peak summer approaches in Sicily, Anna Fiannaca prefers the peppers, eggplants and zucchini her brothers grow over the packaged food in the supermarket.
Jun 19, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Three practical ways to address climate anxiety
Climate anxiety is becoming more and more widespread. Taking direct positive action can help you cope with your eco-anxiety while helping to address the climate emergency.
Jun 18, 2024
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Health
The heat is on for future Olympic Games, say researchers
James Cook University researchers say increasing heat is putting competitors, staff and the public at risk at big sporting events such as the Brisbane Olympic Games, and could see health systems being overwhelmed.
Jun 12, 2024
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