As Africa gets hotter, mothers and babies are most at risk. Why is this and what can be done about it? Matthew Chersich, a specialist in climate change and maternal health, explains the reasons to health editor Nadine Dreyer.
Sep 10, 2023
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Pret a Manger, a sandwich and coffee chain, was handed an £800,000 fine recently after one of its employees became stuck in a walk-in freezer. The employee was trapped in the -18°C freezer for two and a half hours before ...
Sep 5, 2023
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Neuroscientists at Scripps Research have identified brain circuits that make mammals want to eat more when they are exposed to cold temperatures.
Aug 16, 2023
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Extreme heat continues to cause issues across the country and the globe. As the temperature rises, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Over the past 30 years, extreme heat has ...
Jul 18, 2023
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Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine are calling for updated infant bathing guidelines after reviewing cases of young patients treated for bathing-related scald burns at the academic health system's burn unit. ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Hospital water systems are a significant source of Legionella, resulting in the potentially fatal Legionnaires' disease—but Flinders University researchers have proven simple maintenance that involves running hot water ...
Jun 19, 2023
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Short-term exposure to cold temperatures activates brown fat that burns calories and has become an attractive target to promote cardiometabolic health. Now new research being presented at this year's European Congress on ...
May 17, 2023
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Although matcha tea has been around for centuries, it's recently increased in popularity. This may be due to its favor with celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow, and because of its purported health benefits—with ...
Apr 4, 2023
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Research in the International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology takes a new look at the problem of treating hypothermia in pre-term infants.
Mar 8, 2023
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Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years and has been used for centuries in cooking and medicine. It's thought to help with a wide range of health issues, including high cholesterol, blood sugar ...
Jan 20, 2023
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