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Four out of five pregnant women in Ireland are iron deficient – here’s why it’s worrying

Four out of five pregnant women in Ireland are iron deficient – here’s why it’s worrying

According to a new study me and my colleagues carried out. What was particularly surprising was that the women were in good health. Working with the University of Minnesota and the Masonic Developing Brain Institute, we analyzed data from 641 participants from the Republic of Ireland. They were all pregnant with their first child. We […]

2 habits that will make your legs smoother and more even

2 habits that will make your legs smoother and more even

Beauty and health editor Hannah Frye is the beauty and health editor at mindbodygreen. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written articles on lifestyle topics including beauty, women’s health, mental health, sustainability, social media trends […]

How can we improve public health communication in the face of the next pandemic? Fighting distrust and disinformation is crucial

How can we improve public health communication in the face of the next pandemic? Fighting distrust and disinformation is crucial

There is a common thread that connects ours pandemic experience for the last 700 years. From the Black Death in the 14th century to Covid-19 in the 21st century, public health authorities have implemented emergency measures such as isolation and quarantine to stop the spread of infectious diseases. As we know from the pandemic, these […]

Monthly horoscope for October 2024 from AstroTwins

Monthly horoscope for October 2024 from AstroTwins

Ophira and Tali Edut, known as AstroTwinsare professional astrologers based in Recent York and Seattle. Their works were presented in “Recent York Times”, She, Vogue, and Good Morning America. After reading books for celebrities including Beyoncé, Emma Roberts and Stevie Wonder, they were dubbed “celebrity astrologers.” AstroTwins have collaborated with Nordstrom, Kate Spade and Urban […]

Liraglutide, Ozempic’s cousin, will soon be cheaper. But how does it come together?

Liraglutide, Ozempic’s cousin, will soon be cheaper. But how does it come together?

Fourteen years ago, semaglutide’s older cousin (Ozempic and Wegovy) entered the market. The drug liraglutide is sold under brand names Victoria AND Saxenda. Patents for Victoza and Saxenda now expired. Likewise other pharmaceutical companies working develop “generic” versions. These are likely to be a fraction of the running costs, i.e around 400 Australian dollars per […]

Medicare covers fewer specialist visits. But above all, why are doctors’ fees so high?

Medicare covers fewer specialist visits. But above all, why are doctors’ fees so high?

Fees for specialist doctors are rising faster than Discounts on medical careleading to greater payment disparities for patients. Latest data from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that in the first quarter of this year, Medicare rebates covered just over half (52%) of total payments. This is down from 72% two decades ago and […]

Companies continue to sell harmful products, but history shows that in the end, consumers can win

Companies continue to sell harmful products, but history shows that in the end, consumers can win

In 2023 42 state attorneys general sued Meta to remove Instagram features Meta’s own research showed this – as confirmed by independent research – are harmful to teenage girls. That same year, a report by the nonprofit Sandy Hook Promise found that gun manufacturers did targeted at the youth market with eye-catching advertising and product […]

Pharmacists can now supply nicotine vaporizers without a prescription. But accessing them may not be that uncomplicated

Pharmacists can now supply nicotine vaporizers without a prescription. But accessing them may not be that uncomplicated

From today, October 1stup-to-date changes to Australia’s vaping product laws should make it easier for adults to operate low-dose nicotine vapes as a smoking cessation tool. Pharmacists will be able to supply vaporizers containing up to 2% nicotine without a prescription after consulting the patient. People under 18 will still need a prescription to access […]

Chemotherapy can be a tough treatment – here’s how to deal with some of its side effects

Chemotherapy can be a tough treatment – here’s how to deal with some of its side effects

Chemotherapy is an effective treatment for cancer, but it can also be a very tough treatment. It works by killing rapidly growing cancer cells, but it also kills hearty cells, so it’s vital to know how to take care of your body during and after treatment. Some of my research has focused on potential side […]

We analyzed 19,898 Kickstarter campaigns and found that talking about politics hurts fundraising

We analyzed 19,898 Kickstarter campaigns and found that talking about politics hurts fundraising

Divisive political opinions are everywhere these days, but entrepreneurs would be wise to bite their tongue. In recent analysis of 19,898 Kickstarter campaignswe found that start-up companies expressing political views attracted less funding than those that remained apolitical. How professors Who test enterprisewe wanted to understand the relationship between political expression and crowdfunding success. So […]