Dropping like flies: the rise of workplace burnout and how to tackle it

Oct 31, 2016 11:04 am UTC| Health

Burnout is on the rise. It is a growing problem for the modern workplace, having an impact on organisational costs, as well as employee health and well-being. These include possible long-term health risks and, due to its...

Surgery isn't always the best option, and the decision shouldn't just lie with the doctor

Oct 31, 2016 10:59 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Surgeons often decide to perform procedures because thats whats usually done, its what theyre taught, it sounds logical or it fits with observations from their own practice. If the surgeons decision is in line with...

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Drug prices: Where do we go after the Election?

Oct 31, 2016 10:44 am UTC| Insights & Views Health Politics

Martin Shkreli. Valeant Pharmaceuticals. Mylan. These names have become big news, but just a year ago, most Americans devoted little time and attention to the question of pharmaceutical pricing. Now, a Kaiser Health...

Revising for exams - why cramming the night before rarely works

Oct 31, 2016 02:41 am UTC| Health

The date for an important exam is looming. You know you have to study for it. Suddenly, its the evening before the dreaded date, and you feel like you havent studied enough, if at all. Its time to cram all the information...

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Are we streaming into political participation through a personalized, on-demand TV diet?

Oct 31, 2016 02:26 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Health

Media and scholarly reports have linked the binge-watching of streaming television to personal health problems. The effects of heavy use of platforms such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime have been reported to include...

'Healthy’ fast food chains not living up to their claims

Oct 28, 2016 07:25 am UTC| Health

Each month, 11.5 million Australians consume fast food. Alongside traditional burger, fried chicken and pizza chains, new chains are positioning themselves as healthier alternatives to the typical, energy-, saturated fat-,...

Three reasons the US doesn't have universal health coverage

Oct 26, 2016 14:36 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Amidst the partisan rancor and the unusual tilt toward questions on civility during the second and third presidential debates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump drew the attention of health experts when they articulated...