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Risky drinking even riskier for women
A concerning number of Australian women are drinking at dangerous levels despite knowing that it is likely to be causing them harm, warn Flinders University researchers.
Jun 21, 2024
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What to eat when you have COVID—and why reaching for the chicken soup is not a bad idea
Got COVID? Again? Deciding what to eat can be mentally taxing, especially when you are not feeling well. However, our diet plays a role in preventing and managing poor health, including COVID.
Apr 27, 2023
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'Women my age tend to drink—it's normal'
Women aged 50-70 are more likely than younger women to consume alcohol at levels that exceed low risk drinking guidelines—and most think that's just perfectly fine.
Feb 11, 2020
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Study shows alcohol delivery services used to extend drinking sessions
A survey of Australian adults who use popular alcohol delivery sites found one in five utilized a service to continue a home drinking session.
Mar 1, 2023
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Canada's new drinking guidelines don't consider the social benefits of alcohol, but should they?
This month, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction issued revised recommendations for lower-risk alcohol consumption. The new guidelines state that no amount of alcohol is "safe" and that individuals should drink ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Dairy CEO: Infant formula botulism scare is over
The chief executive of New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra said Wednesday the risk that people could contract botulism from infant formula made with the company's whey concentrate has ended.
Aug 7, 2013
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Risks posed by spreading oil and gas wastewater on roads
(HealthDay)—Spreading oil and gas (O&G) wastewaters on roads may pose human and environmental risks, according to a study recently published in Environmental Science & Technology.
Sep 13, 2018
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HILDA survey at a glance: 7 charts reveal Australians are smoking less, taking more drugs and still binge drinking
Australians' vices, including drinking, smoking and illicit drugs, have been revealed in the latest HILDA survey.
Feb 12, 2024
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Audit of food donations prompts call for new nutrition and safety standards
New Curtin University research that analyzed a whopping 85,000 kilograms of food donated to Foodbank WA over five days has prompted calls for an overhaul of laws and policies to ensure safe and nutritious food is available ...
Mar 5, 2024
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