Category: 6. Health

Alcohol-related diseases and injuries have the potential to cost the Australian healthcare system a staggering $68 billion over 60 years if nothing is done to stop the impact.

The new Griffith University developed The Alcohol…

An international study co-led by University of Calgary researchers has found new insulin delivery technology helps control glucose levels during pregnancy for those with Type 1 diabetes, which is crucial to the health of women and…

A new sociomedical perspective shows how off-label use of GLP-1 drugs for slimness is redefining what counts as a healthy, responsible body, revealing hidden moral pressures and global inequalities behind the weight loss boom.

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Even with improved communication, vaccine coverage depends on systems that track health records and budget for needed resources and supplies. PATH designed an Excel-based budgeting tool that enables subnational health facilities to calculate…

Healthy lips are more than a cosmetic feature; they are a window into your overall well-being. Soft, smooth, and naturally pink lips generally indicate good hydration, nutrition, and circulation. However, changes in their colour, texture, or…

Hepatitis C virus core antigen (HCVcAg) testing accurately identifies acute or recent HCV infection in patients with HIV, according to study findings published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.

Given delayed antibody responses in individuals with…

A nationwide Japanese cohort finds no evidence that cesarean delivery increases early-life risks of eczema, wheezing, asthma, or atopic dermatitis, challenging concerns that birth mode alone drives infant allergic disease.

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Sunlight is vital for human health as it helps the body produce essential nutrients, such as vitamin D. However, too much sun exposure can significantly increase the risk of skin cancer.

In a new study published in Nature…

Research institutions around the world house valuable genetic information that could help unlock countless medical mysteries. However, because DNA degrades over time, it is difficult for researchers to analyze DNA samples older than…