In recent decades, our connection with pets has evolved dramatically. Pet ownership is at an all-time high, with 69 percent of Australian families owning at least one pet, according to a recent poll. Every year, we spend an estimated A$33 billion on our pets. While having a pet has been linked to several emotional and … Read more
A Queensland family is seeking answers after their newborn daughter was discharged from the hospital with respiratory difficulties — only to be discovered dead in her cot hours later. “Lola got sick really quickly,” said her father, Matthew Winchcole. On the afternoon of August 5, the 20-month-old began exhibiting symptoms at 2 p.m., becoming sluggish … Read more
When it’s healthy, the muscle organ that aids in speaking, tasting, and swallowing has a certain appearance. Consider the tongue as the body’s equivalent of a check-engine light if the eyes are the windows to the soul. Doctors may learn information about your health from the look of your tongue, and its hue is a … Read more
Treatment and recovery from stroke are worse for women and ‘racial minorities’: A large study of people with diabetes discovered that after a stroke, patients from racial minorities had a higher stroke severity, stayed in the hospital longer, and received less specialized care than their white counterparts. The same statistics indicated that women who were … Read more
A condition that first appeared in the Victorian era is resurfacing. People are being encouraged to watch out for two warning symptoms of gout, a kind of arthritis brought on by the formation of tiny crystals called tophi, or uric acid, in and around the joints. If these tophi enter a joint, they could start … Read more
Blood Balance Australia is a comprehensive nutritional supplement created by Guardian Botanicals, a well-known brand in the health industry. The natural elements in this supplement operate in a synergistic manner. Each component was chosen for its capacity to support blood health. This potent mixture is intended to help people maintain appropriate blood sugar levels and … Read more
Flight attendants, like pilots, work in a profession that takes them across many time zones each week—sometimes multiple times a day. When you combine that with long hours and unpredictable sleep habits, you’ll wonder how these travel pros appear to deal with jet lag while customers experience exhaustion and sleeplessness practically immediately. First, we need … Read more
Advanced study is shedding light on potential early life variables, including as poverty and physical or mental abuse, that may influence egg loss and raise the risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. Traditionally, cardiovascular illness in women has been linked to ovarian function decline as women enter their non-reproductive years. It is more common … Read more
With fall approaching with COVID-19 case numbers on the rise, you may be wondering if that dusty test kit you haven’t touched in months is still useful. The simple answer is, it depends. There is a simple method to verify, according to Chris Chiew, vice president of Pharmacy and Healthcare Innovation at London Drugs and … Read more
Nine listeria infections in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria prompted health officials to initiate a nationwide inquiry. Listeriosis is a condition that may be brought on by consuming tainted food and is especially harmful for pregnant women, the elderly, and persons with impaired immune systems. Although the majority of healthy individuals won’t become sick … Read more