Cart is empty Colorectal cancer incidence and deaths are declining for individuals age 50 and older, but are increasing for those under 50.
Poverty negatively impacts structural wiring in children’s brains, study indicates
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that growing up in poverty may influence the wiring of a child’s brain.
Paracetamol versus ibuprofen—which works best and when?
In most cases, pain and fever relief is as simple as a trip to your local supermarket for some paracetamol or ibuprofen.
How do I insert a tampon?
If you’ve just decided to start using tampons and you’re finding it tricky, you’re not alone! Lots of young teens and first-time tampon users have told me they experience “tampon trauma”—meaning it hurts, won’t go in or gets stuck coming out. But with a little bit of practice, it’s super easy.
Sicker Americans are sticking with Medicare managed care plans, study finds
Following decades of criticism for “cherry-picking” the healthiest patients, Medicare managed care plans now appear to be holding onto sicker patients with more complex health needs, new research has found.
Researchers warn of unmet childhood vaccination targets
A third of children under 5 attending a Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) and who are eligible for pre-school boosters have unmet vaccination need according to research from Lancaster Medical School.
Revamp agriculture sector, Imboela implores gov’t
By Millennium tv REPORTER
NATIONAL Democratic President Saboi Imboela has urged the UPND government to revamp the agricultural sector to enhance revenue generation.
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Study indicates structural racism is accelerating the diabetes crisis in the US
Structural racism and geographic inequity are advancing the global crisis of diabetes, leaving people with diabetes 50% more likely to develop cardiovascular disease and twice as likely to die compared to those without diabetes, especially among minority populations.
Supporting smokers with new lung health checks could save thousands of lives
Researchers and national cancer charities strongly welcome the UK Government’s decision to back National Screening Committee recommendations for a new national screening program for lung cancer with smoking cessation support as “integral.”
Clinical psychologist explains a trauma-focused therapy helping Ukrainian children besieged by war
Childhood trauma is a global health problem. Every year, up to 1 billion children worldwide experience some form of emotional, physical or sexual abuse. More than two-thirds of children report at least one traumatic event by age 16.