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Climate change is an urgent threat to pregnant women and children: Pregnant women, babies and children face extreme health risks from climate catastrophes that warrant urgent attention, according to a Call for Action released by United Nations (UN) agencies ahead of the global Conference of the Parties (COP28) negotiations on climate change in Dubai. According […]

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Let’s talk about SPEED. Five people die on UK roads every day, so why do we still think it’s OK to speed? Take part in Road Safety Week 2023 and join the national conversation. […]

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Women wait for endometriosis diagnosis with multiple symptoms: Australian women with endometriosis can experience symptoms including severe period pain, depression and back pain for around a decade before being diagnosed, a University of Queensland study has revealed. Researchers from the UQ School of Public Health analysed data from 7,606 women born between 1973 and 1978 […]

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A pioneering neonatal study has reported its two-year findings, confirming that a novel approach developed in Australia can improve the lung health of extremely premature infants born with breathing difficulties. The multi-centre OPTIMIST-A trial, in which Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) was a key collaborator, enrolled 486 premature babies from 33 neonatal intensive care units […]

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Prebiotics vs Probiotics: What’s the Difference and How Do They Help Support a Healthy Gut? Both probiotics and prebiotics can help to support a healthy gut. But what is the difference between them and which is actually best for supporting your gut health? Let’s find out. What Are Probiotics? Essentially, probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts […]

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