Heat exposure during pregnancy can lead to a lifetime of health problems

Jun 20, 2024 08:33 am UTC| Health

Climate change is one of the greatest public health threats humanity has ever faced. Global warming is part of this threat. Increasing temperatures are linked to deteriorating health, especially in vulnerable...

Raw milk health risks significantly outweigh any potential benefits − food scientists and nutritionists explain why

Jun 20, 2024 05:45 am UTC| Health

Despite an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, the popularity of raw milk has only risen. Advocates claim raw milk has superior health benefits over pasteurized milk. There is little evidence to support these...

Do you have a mental illness? Why some people answer ‘yes’, even if they haven’t been diagnosed

Jun 20, 2024 05:41 am UTC| Health

Mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety disorders have become more prevalent, especially among young people. Demand for treatment is surging and prescriptions of some psychiatric medications have climbed. These...

I’ve been given opioids after surgery to take at home. What do I need to know?

Jun 20, 2024 05:40 am UTC| Health

Opioids are commonly prescribed when youre discharged from hospital after surgery to help manage pain at home. These strong painkillers may have unwanted side effects or harms, such as constipation, drowsiness or the...

Microplastics and nanoplastics have been found throughout the human body – how worried should we be?

Jun 20, 2024 05:38 am UTC| Health

The world is becoming clogged with plastic. Particles of plastic so tiny they cannot be seen with the naked eye have been found almost everywhere, from the oceans depths to the mountain tops. They are in the soil, in...

Ultra-processed foods: here’s how they may affect the way the immune system functions

Jun 20, 2024 05:33 am UTC| Health

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods. But diets high in ultra-processed foods are increasingly being linked...

What is cervical cancer and how can it be prevented? Answers to key questions

Jun 20, 2024 05:30 am UTC| Health

In 2020 the World Health Organization rolled out a global strategy to eradicate cervical cancer by 2030. This is the fourth-most common cancer among women, claiming an estimated 350,000 lives globally in 2022. More than...