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Friday, 19 April 2024

Firefighters with PTSD are likely to have relationship problems

For firefighters, every day can be an emergency, rushing into flames and disasters as others can only hope to rush out. And make no mistake, it takes a toll. Exposure to such traumatic events throughout their careers places these first responders at heightened risk for the development of post-traumatic stress…

200,000 Australian kids exposed to serious levels of parental gambling

Almost 200,000 Australian children are exposed to moderate or serious levels of risky gambling by a parent each year, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU). The study is the first to report the number of families and children exposed to risky parental gambling across Australia….

Our Favorite Beach Gear Essentials for Families

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. The weather is heating up, which means we’re starting to long for all the sun, sand, saltwater, and fun that a family trip to the beach promises. But as…

Warning signs of breast 'cancer could be spotted in milk and blood'

Early warning signs of breast cancer could be spotted in breast milk and blood, scientists say Blood and breast milk cancer tests could be used on women of any age   Clarkson University experts identified 23 proteins in women with breast cancer  Further studies could show whether identifying these could lead…

Should you get a second booster shot for COVID-19?

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized second booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna. This authorization applies to individuals age 50 and older, as well as certain immunocompromised people ages 12 and older. Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, the director of the Centers…

DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions

Can probiotics clear up my bad case of wind? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions Recently I had a colonoscopy. Despite sedation, it was the most painful procedure I’ve ever endured. Worse, it’s left me with dreadful wind. I’m an otherwise fit and healthy 80-year-old. My GP has suggested…

Researchers identify neuronal mechanisms that control food cravings during pregnancy

Many people have felt the sudden and uncontrollable urge to eat a certain food. These urges—known as cravings—are very common, mostly during pregnancy. At this stage, the mother’s body undergoes a series of physiological and behavioral changes to create a favorable environment for the embryo’s development. However, the frequent consumption…