As winter approaches in Australia, respiratory viruses are everywhere. One of the main culprits is the RSV virus, which has caused over 145,000 infections across the country this year. Most of them are among children under five. RSV is the leading cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia (both chest infections) in newborn children. Every year at […]
Although wheelchair users, visually impaired people and other people with mobility and physical disabilities need regular exercise, they often find it complex to exercise. In many cases, they cannot access to “adaptive” exercise and sports equipment – means machines, weights and other devices that have been modified or designed to facilitate their operate by disabled […]
Polio vaccines arrived in Gaza on Monday, kicking off a massive drive to vaccinate more than 640,000 Palestinian children and head off a potential epidemic, the United Nations, Israel and Gaza health authorities said, after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years in the territory. United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, he said […]
The atmosphere at the CrossFit Games closing ceremonies last week at Dickies Arena, a 14,000-seat venue in Fort Worth, was decidedly celebratory. Typically a triumphant moment for the men and women dubbed “the fittest on Earth” after competing in four days of grueling feats of physical strength and endurance, this year’s celebrations were overshadowed by […]
In my last article, I looked at how social media stocks like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are overvalued unless these companies manage to grow their revenues several times over. Given that their business model is primarily based on selling online ads, they must have sold a lot more ads! To achieve this goal, they exploit […]
Firebrand Senator Jacqui Lambie is furious that during the Tasmanian election campaign (in which she is fielding candidates), her party, the Jacqui Lambie Network, fell victim to one of the many pitfalls of the world of online political advertising. Her party’s website is lambienetwork.com.au. You can understand her anger, after to learn The Tasmanian Liberal […]
Retail giants like Amazon are blurring the lines of consumption. But with platforms that connect online consumption with local interests, willingness to buy locallytrend fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic is now giving rise to a recent phenomenon known as “digital localism.” While the pandemic has led to border closures and an increased desire for local […]
Pollinators such as bees, hoverflies and butterflies are responsible for reproduction many flowering plants and support in production more than three quarters crop species in the world. Globally, the value of services provided by pollinators is estimated at between 235 and 577 billion US dollars. It is alarming that pollinators are at risk from factors […]
Australia is currently in a unique situation because it is simultaneously opioid epidemic and we are experiencing a shortage of these necessary medicines. The Therapeutic Products Agency has approved eight oral morphine products list of shortagesThe supply problem for these products is not expected to be resolved before October or November of this year. This […]
Walking is a great exercise to keep your physical and mental health in check. But if you want to boost your daily walks, you can try rucking. Rucking is a military term used to describe march or hike with a load. This is typically done using a weighted backpack or vest. It’s an incredibly versatile […]