Health

How to Identify and Treat a Furuncle (Boil)

A furunclealso called a boil, is a bump on the skin filled with pus caused by an infection. It can resemble a…

5 hours ago

Access to a GP can make all the difference in surviving lung cancer – and that is a problem for Māori

Surviving lung cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand could depend on whether you can access a GP – raising questions about…

11 hours ago

How to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy: 9 Ways

  You can take steps to improve your kidney health. These include lifestyle changes like increasing your intake of fluid,…

21 hours ago

What pathogen might spark the next pandemic? How scientists are preparing for ‘disease X’

Before the COVID pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) had made a list of priority infectious diseases. These were felt…

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Are private hospitals really in trouble? And is more public funding the answer?

A battle between private hospitals and private health insurers is playing out in public. At its heart is how much…

2 days ago

How to Improve Sugar Addiction and Cut Out Cravings

Sugar addiction is a controversial topic, with researchers on both sides of the debate. Some research suggests that sugar elicits…

6 days ago

Why is pain so exhausting?

One of the most common feelings associated with persisting pain is fatigue and this fatigue can become overwhelming. People with…

6 days ago

The 5 Best NAD+ Supplements for Optimal Aging, According to Dietitians

  Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is crucial for energy production, DNA repair, and cellular health. The easiest way to boost…

6 days ago

Many people in the Pacific lack access to adequate toilets – and climate change makes things worse

The Pacific Islands may evoke images of sprawling coastlines and picturesque scenery. But while this part of the world might…

7 days ago

What Is Shilajit? TikTok Claims This Viral Black Goo Can Boost Collagen and Testosterone

Key Takeaways Shilajit may offer health benefits like increased collagen and testosterone, though studies are small and often funded by…

1 week ago

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