Taking too many medications can pose health risks. Here’s how to avoid them

Jul 03, 2024 14:05 pm UTC| Health

When we see an older family member handling a bulky box of medications sorted by day of the week, we might stop and wonder, is it too much? How do all those pills interact? The fact is, as we get older we are more...

Mpox: what to watch out for, treatment and what to worry about

Jun 28, 2024 07:52 am UTC| Health

The new strain of the mpox virus is spreading quickly along the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo and is the most dangerous yet, says the World Health Organization. The current outbreak has been driven by...

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...