Poorly managed working practices, including poor provision of education to artificial stonecutters, has led to what has been called an epidemic of silicosis. Tony Kirby reports.
On Feb 21, 2019, Australia's national news network ABC reported the results of an audit of the stonecutting...
BACKGROUND:
Generalised anxiety disorder is a disease that can be associated with substantial dysfunction. Pharmacological treatment is often the first choice for clinicians because of the cost and resource constraints of psychological alternatives, but there is a paucity of comparative...
The MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) has been attributed to improved cognitive thinking and lowering the risk and slowing the progression of Alzheimer disease—the leading cause of dementia.
Over-the-Counter DNA tests are now easy and affordable. They can be informative and fun. However, there are certain risks involved.
Adult attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has moved from the blurred edge of clinical focus to clear recognition as a prevalent and significant disorder in its own right. It is a relatively common comorbidity which if identified and treated may open the door to better outcomes for...
Extensive research over the past half century has shown that curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a component of the golden spice turmeric (Curcuma longa), can modulate multiple cell signaling pathways. Extensive clinical trials over the past quarter century have addressed the pharmacokinetics, safety...
Immunizations have led to a significant decrease in rates of vaccine-preventable diseases and have made a significant impact on the health of children. However, some parents express concerns about vaccine safety and the necessity of vaccines. The concerns of parents range from hesitancy about...
You may know turmeric primarily as a spice, but it’s also used in Ayurvedic medicine, a holistic approach to health that originated in India over 3,000 years ago.
Turmeric supplements are now widely available for medicinal use, but knowing how much to take can be confusing.
Here’s...
BACKGROUND
The most appropriate targets for systolic blood pressure to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among persons without diabetes remain uncertain.
METHODS
We randomly assigned 9361 persons with a systolic blood pressure of 130 mm Hg or higher and an...
There are immediate and long-term health benefits of quitting for all smokers.
Beneficial health changes that take place:
