Atherosclerosis is a disease in which fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up inside artery walls. This can lead to plaque formation, which can block arteries and cause heart attacks and strokes. Immune cells play a key role in cleaning the blood, by interacting with red blood cell extracellular vesicles (RBCEVs), which are nano-sized particles […]
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Sea urchins don’t look to do anyone any harm. However, they are prickly and if you tread on them, and unfortunately the spines can easily snap off and become embedded in your foot. Weaver fish pose a similar hazard with sharp dorsal spines. Encourage everyone to wear beach shoes when swimming and paddling. Embedded spikes, […]
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A new study reveals the European countries burning the most calories during sex. Research conducted by online fitness resource Total Shape analysed data on key calorie-burning indicators in each European country, including the average weight of men and women and the calories calculated by the average duration of the activity in seconds. This data then […]
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Arterial stiffness is a novel cause of premature heart damage among adolescents, according to a new follow-up study. The study was conducted in collaboration between Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine in the US, the University of Bristol in the UK, the University of Exeter in the UK, and the University of Eastern […]
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“Humanitarian aid is much more than just helping those affected by humanitarian crises. It’s a whole belief system, a commitment to protecting others with solidarity and impartiality, regardless of the circumstances.” Shameet Thakkar, humanitarian aid expert and founder of Unimed Procurement Services, an organisation that regularly partners with aid agencies to source and deliver essential […]
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Festivals can be an exciting opportunity for teenagers to branch out. For many, it will be their first time away from parents. With this, comes new challenges and dangers. Alcohol will be involved so it is especially important to vigilant around what you are consuming, even if you think it’s just water. This article will […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused stress everywhere in the world, and especially for healthcare professionals. Coping with a pandemic calls for an ability to respond to challenging and difficult situations. It also requires crisis management, good leadership and faith in the future, all of which are linked to experienced resilience. “Resilience refers to a person recognising […]
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Australians at risk of developing dementia could support their brain health with increased physical activity, and a new study led by University of Melbourne researchers explores how best to encourage older people to get more active. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, lead author and PhD candidate with the Academic Unit of Psychiatry of […]
The UK’s care sector crisis has reached an all-time high: after a tough few years with the pandemic and staff retention, it’s facing a new crisis, with care homes losing almost £11,000 per day in paper wastage, according to new research from Found CRM. The social care sector, which has consistently been underfunded over the […]
Most of the food in the world is grown using pesticides. Cultivating plants on a mass scale without chemicals is a big risk for farmers. Plants can get disease at any time or be infected by parasites or natural pests. Pesticides feed the planet, but at the same time they harm people’s health. With the […]
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