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How to design menopause leave policies that really support women in the workplace
Ground Picture/ShutterstockMore than 15 million women are in employment in the UK right now, which means menopause is undoubtedly a...
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With a pharmacare bill on the horizon, Big Pharma’s attack on single-payer drug coverage for Canadians needs a fact check
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How Effective Is Icing an Injury for Promoting Muscle Regeneration?
The application of ice to an injured muscle is a common first aid solution, but what impact does this have...
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Poor Sleep Can Increase Risk of Atrial Fibrillation After Menopause
According to a study, approximately 1 in 4 women could have atrial fibrillation following menopause, with bad sleep stressful and...
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Anemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing it
Anemia symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue. Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesAnemia is a major health...
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Heatwaves and hot temperatures are hard on the body – but a series of in-built adaptations make it easier to cope
The body is well-equipped to cope with the heat. tommaso79/ ShutterstockRecord-breaking temperatures have been recorded in many countries in 2023....
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COVID mutates rapidly in white-tailed deer, but here’s why we don’t need to worry – for now
Michael Tatman/ShutterstockAt some point during the pandemic, Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, spread from humans to white-tailed deer in...
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Cancer is rising in under-50s – but the causes are a mystery
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Polycystic ovary syndrome: losing weight can help but many sufferers are vulnerable to bad advice on social media
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