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Scalds and burns are common holiday injuries – a burns nurse explains how to avoid and treat them
Krakenimages.com/ShutterstockAs the temperature drops and the evenings become darker, we may be more worried about the possibility of slipping on...
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Chelsea Football Club revealed today that one of their players, Mykhailo Mudryk, has tested positive for a banned substance in...
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Coughing won’t save you if you’re having a heart attack, despite what people claim on social media
P.Kasipat/ShutterstockA recent trend on social media has revived a curious technique from the late 1970s called cough CPR. A post...
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Alcohol prescribing for severe withdrawal – what the research shows
Alcohol withdrawal happens when someone with a significant dependency on alcohol stops drinking. lemono/ShutterstockIn rare and severe cases of alcohol...
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Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health
Many fatal childhood illnesses can be prevented with vaccination. Westend61/Getty ImagesVaccinations provide significant protection for the public against infectious diseases...
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Multilingual people may be more likely to take a vaccine if they read about it in English – new research
Tong_stocker/ShutterstockEven before COVID turned the world upside down, the World Health Organisation (WHO) identified reluctance to take vaccines as one...
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How to avoid some of the most common holiday health hazards this Christmas – from a practising GP
Roman Samborskyi/ShutterstockIt’s become a custom at our office Christmas party to do a team quiz, followed by a jolly round...
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Remote work is a game-changer for addressing burnout in workers
Remote and hybrid work arrangements promote better employee health and work-life balance. (Shutterstock)Burnout continues to affect a significant portion of...
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5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist
Many patients face significant upfront costs to getting health care. Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank via Getty ImageswThe U.S. has made...
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Why you should avoid doing the exact same workout everyday if you want to get fit
You need to push your body if you want to get fit. PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/ ShutterstockConsistency is key when...
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