Why lowering nicotine in cigarettes could change the course of health
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 08:55
Last update: about 10 years ago
The Conversation
The new commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently made a surprising and bold announcement that could potentially save more lives than if we ended the opioid epidemic today. FDA...
Concussions and CTE: More complicated than even the experts know
Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 12:41
Last update: about 10 years ago
For many, American football is a beautiful game that is simple to enjoy but complex to master. Choreographed with a mixture of artistry and brutality, it features the occasional "big hit" or...
Bullying and suicide: What's the connection?
Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 10:45
Last update: about 10 years ago
The Conversation
Bullying, as many people know, can be a tremendously painful experience for a young person. The point has been driven home over the last decade by stories about teens like Phoebe Prince or Amanda...
How religion motivates people to give and serve
Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 08:12
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
The stark reality is that the world is facing the greatest humanitarian crisis since 1945: Mass starvations are threatening millions of people in South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia and Yemen, while an...
Brain scans may change care for some people with memory loss
Tuesday, 29 August 2017, 12:40
Last update: about 10 years ago
Does it really take an expensive brain scan to diagnose Alzheimer's? Not everybody needs one but new research suggests that for a surprising number of patients whose memory problems are hard to pin...
159 new nurses to join health services and care for the elderly
Tuesday, 29 August 2017, 12:08
Last update: about 10 years ago
Since yesterday, 159 nurses completed their studies and are ready to begin working in their profession. Minister of Health Chris Fearne said that “it’s rewarding to see the number of young...