Is gout a sign you drink too much alcohol? Gout is often seen as a bit of an ancient disease, one that affected wealthy people throughout history rather than something that still exists today. King Henry VIII famously suffered with gout attacks and for many generations it was known as “the disease of kings” as […]
Young people exposed to social media posts by celebrities and influencers who endorse nicotine products are more susceptible to smoking or vaping, University of Queensland research has found. Dr Carmen Lim from UQ’s National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research led a study which assessed the survey responses of more than 5,600 young people who […]
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Protecting your mental health is essential in an age filled with busy schedules and high stress. The more you give into the culture of busyness and being overwhelmed, the more prone you are to feel mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and ultimately, burnout. However, with preventative strategies and innovative interventions, one can protect […]
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University Trains All Nurses in Anti-Overdose Kits: All nurses at the University of Bradford will now receive training on how to use naloxone; a lifesaving medication which can reverse overdoses caused by opiates. The training, which will be given to around 400 nurses every year, is being delivered in partnership with New Vision Bradford, which […]
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Alcohol is the most commonly used substance, while vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking among young people, according to a new WHO/Europe report coordinated by researchers at the University of Glasgow. The latest data from across Europe, Central Asia and Canada, from the new Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, paints a […]
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University of Queensland researchers have found people maltreated as children are 3 times more likely to be admitted to hospital for alcohol and substance use by the time they’re 40, compared to people who were not maltreated. Dr Claudia Bull from UQ’s Faculty of Medicine led a study which analysed data from more than 6,000 […]
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Top Tips To Detox Your Mind and Body: A detox is a healthy way of looking after not just your body, but your mind too. When it comes to detoxing, in order to be successful, you should look at ways in which you can tackle it effectively, depending on what it is you’re detoxing from. […]
Time spent on social media was associated with an increased risk of cigarette and e-cigarette use in teenagers, according to new research. The study, led by researchers at the University of Glasgow, found that teens who were on social media for more than two hours a day, were more than two and half times more […]
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Excessive gaming causing health issues: University of Queensland research has found gaming for more than three hours a day can lead to health problems. Dr Daniel Stjepanović from UQ’s National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research (NCYSUR) said the study examined responses from 955 gamers aged 18 to 94 from Australia, Canada, USA and the […]
What US Cities Have the Highest Drug Use: Drug Capital of the US: Drug use not only impacts individuals but also has far-reaching consequences on society, healthcare systems, and law enforcement efforts. By examining the cities with the highest drug use rates in the country, we aim to shed light on the factors contributing to […]