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Dogs Can Smell Your Stress, But How Do They React to It?

Science has unlocked many secrets of animal sensitivity, one of which is understanding a dog's ability to smell diseases.

ENVIRON

Where is our next plastic straw movement going to come from?

At COP29’s Green Zone, the Extreme Hangout Pavilion buzzed with energy as a diverse panel of leaders and changemakers tackled a pressing question: Where is our next plastic straw movement going to come from?

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

A mid-urethral sling is the most common type of surgery used to correct stress urinary incontinence or a leaky bladder. A small, supportive material of synthetic mesh is placed under the urethra to give support.

DISEASES

An Honest Explanation of Climate Denial

Lord David Frost recently downplayed the urgency of climate warming mitigation, suggesting that the UK manage this with air conditioning and structural changes to buildings. However, his stance seems dangerously shortsighted with looming threats like disease transmission from the tiger mosquito and potentially catastrophic shifts in weather patterns due to the Gulf Stream's instability. It's critical to approach climate change with the gravity and urgency it warrants, prioritising long-term safety over short-term convenience.

Amouranth, Twitch, Amazon, and the Unraveling of Compassion and Common Sense

Labor trafficking frequently takes place out of sight; the ugly truth of capitalism that we keep hidden from view. Anyone with a camera can become a celebrity online, but have we created the conditions to produce more victims, and what responsibility do corporations have to stem the tide?

Seborrheic Dermatitis, a type of Eczema

A chronic form of eczema, seborrheic dermatitis appears on the body where there are a lot of oil-producing (sebaceous) glands like the upper back, nose and scalp.

Flu Shots Save Lives

The best preventative measure to fight against influenza and its possible complications is vaccination with the annual flu vaccine.

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SAFETY

Understanding Mask Terminology, N95/KN95/N99, and What to Buy

Learn about which masks offer the most protection against Covid-19 and what the terms mean as far as the masks efficacy is concerned. Which mask should you buy.

CARDIO

At HLTH Europe, BBC StoryWorks Shines a Light on Women’s Health and the Challenge of Navigating Care

Conversations about women's health are not new. Researchers, clinicians, patient advocates and policymakers have spent decades drawing attention to disparities in care, gaps in...

SCAMS

QUACK ALERTS

Worshiping at The Alter of Zach Bush’s Messianic Health Cult

Zach Bush examined again, in response to supporters of the alternative health community and the health cult Bush has built around himself. Is he a quack?