Japan’s coronavirus-hit Hokkaido region on Friday asked residents to stay at home over the weekend as the northern area struggles to contain a fast-spreading outbreak….
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Scramble to contain coronavirus as infections spread in Europe
Governments worldwide were scrambling to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus Wednesday after fresh infections emerged linked to European hotspot Italy amid dire warnings…
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Alcohol too easy for minors to buy online
In an Australian first, public health researchers examined the sales, marketing and delivery practices of the 65 most popular online alcohol retailers in Australia, and…
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Student who beat cancer at 22 begs young women to check for lumps
Student nursery nurse, 22, is diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer after returning home from Ibiza holiday – despite doctors telling her lump was just…
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Not just decluttering: How to make minimalism work better for you
Minimalism, originally used to describe mid-century art, has grown to become much more than simple decluttering, or a design aesthetic. It’s now becoming one of…
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What happens to your skin after 10 days in water
We may take our skin for granted, but biology tells us that it is the largest organ in our body (via National Geographic). It is…
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Traditional biomass stoves shown to cause lung inflammation
Traditional stoves that burn biomass materials and are not properly ventilated, which are widely used in developing nations where cooking is done indoors, have been…
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How to get a good night's sleep when you have a blocked nose
When you have a blocked nose the only thing you can think about is how much you took breathing through your nose for granted. It…
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To predict flu’s spread, modelers turn to weather forecasts
Are influenza outbreaks and weather patterns connected? Researchers have long known that flu season occurs in the colder months, and that infection rates drop dramatically…
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Low-Cost Marketing of Stimulants to Physicians May Increase Rx Rates
TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2020 — Low-cost marketing to physicians may be driving up stimulant prescribing rates, according to a research letter published online Jan. 21…
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