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A study seeking to understand the challenges of food provision in families has found working mothers feel stressed and are struggling with the added pressure of preparing healthy meals. About 62 per cent of Australians mothers are in the workforce and the majority shoulder the bulk of household and parenting duties as well. Angela Tomarelli

Antibiotic resistance does not spread only where and when antibiotics are used in large quantities, ETH researchers conclude from laboratory experiments. Reducing antibiotic use alone is therefore not sufficient to curtail resistance, and should be done in conjunction with measures to prevent infection with resistant germs. Bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to common antibiotics. Often,

Thanks to Science, bionic robots made from fully prosthetic limbs are now possible. We’ve come long from a pure Sci-Fi standpoint in The Six Million Dollar Man to the present age where limbs can be replaced with fully-functional bionic ones. Kinesthesia/proprioception refers to the awareness of the brain to identify movement and positioning of one’s

Teacher's Day 2019: Ganesha holds the promise of "deliverance during difficult times". You can ask your child to observe the Ganesha idol and explain how it holds the secret to success. By Dr Paras We have arrived in that time of year again where the most exquisitely enchanting, frenzied and energetic days of Ganesh Chathurti

Undergoing a hysterectomy, especially in conjunction with removal of the ovaries, can take a major toll on a woman’s mental health. A new study, however, turns the tables on this relationship and investigates the psychiatric symptoms that may prompt a woman to undergo an oophorectomy, even after confirmation of a nonmalignant diagnosis. Study results are

Cover anything savory in cheese and it will most certainly be improved. Cheese-crusted quesadilla? Down. Cheese-crusted burrito? Sounds excellent. Cheese-crusted CHALUPA? Taco Bell, you have a winner. The Toasted Cheddar Chalupa is the newest item to join Taco Bell menus and is the largest international release since the Naked Chicken Chalupa in 2017, the brand

A pilates instructor has been unable to have a proper wee for two years. Zoe McKenzie, 27, was left in “absolute agony” as her bladder muscles went into spasm, allowing her to pass only a tiny amount of urine. She was diagnosed with Fowler’s Syndrome, in which the muscle which keeps people continent cannot relax,

Hysterectomy is associated with an increased risk of long-term mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety, according to a cohort study by Mayo Clinic researchers involving nearly 2,100 women. The review of health records from 1980 to 2002 involved women who underwent removal of the uterus but not the ovaries. The study, which used data

Mother, 52, tells of her ‘years of hell’ after having a controversial vaginal mesh implant fitted inside her as she seeks surgery in the US to rid her of her ‘soul-destroying’ agony Ruth Burnham had the device fitted 13 years ago to treat a vaginal prolapse Nine years later, she developed agonising discomfort in her

Applebees’ $1 drink deals have long been a pretty great way to get some bang for your (literal) buck. But September’s $1 drink boasts FIVE different types of alcohol for just one dollar. The “Adios” is a bright blue cocktail that packs a serious (and quite alcoholic) punch. It’s made up of a mix of

Exercise is known to reduce blood pressure — but the activity of bacteria in our mouths may determine whether we experience this benefit, according to new research. An international team of scientists has shown that the blood pressure-lowering effect of exercise is significantly reduced when people rinse their mouths with antibacterial mouthwash, rather than water

Immunity against mumps virus appears insufficient in a fraction of college-aged people who were vaccinated in childhood, research from Emory Vaccine Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates. The findings highlight the need to better understand the immune response to mumps and mumps vaccines. In the last 15 years, several mumps outbreaks

Claire King, 57, who’s played the role of Kim Tate in ITV’s Emmerdale since 1989, has been open about her almost 30-year battle with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term condition that causes painful joints, as well as stiffness and swelling. The condition is something her mother Angela also has. Speaking to Mail Online

A major new study led by Flinders University Professor Derek Chew shows that up to 70% of patients presenting to Australian hospital emergency departments with chest pain could be safely discharged in less time than they currently are under standard Australian protocols. The system has the potential to significantly reduce wait times and rates of

Technology developed using artificial intelligence (AI) could identify people at high risk of a fatal heart attack at least 5 years before it strikes, according to new research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The findings are being presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in Paris and published in the European

Looking on the bright side! Prince Harry spent the night away from Duchess Meghan and their son, Archie, on an Amsterdam work trip, but admitted that he slept wonderfully without them. “Having spent last night here, I don’t know about you guys, but it was definitely the best night’s sleep I’ve had in the last

LMU researchers have developed a promising method for targeted generation of neurons from the brain’s own non-neuronal cells after loss. Scientists from the Biomedical Center at LMU Munich and Helmholtz Zentrum München led by Prof. Magdalena Götz have made a crucial step towards fighting neuronal loss. They developed a methodology which allows turning local brain

High cholesterol happens when a person has too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in their blood. It is strongly tied to unhealthy lifestyle habits such as eating fatty food, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol. A build-up of cholesterol can block a person’s blood vessels, making them more likely to

Boy, five, with ‘butterfly skin’ suffers ‘third-degree burns that require morphine every time he bumps his skin’ Jamie Cockeram has recessive epidermolysis dystrophic bullosa Slightest graze leaves him with ‘deep wounds likened to third degree burns’ Pain means he is dependent on morphine and a wheelchair to get about  A five-year-old boy with ‘butterfly skin’ suffers ‘third-degree

"Robots and aliens, spy stories are part of their fantasies now. Long gone are those days where princes and princesses formed those fantasies. The fact is, this is what the future beholds." Children should be trained in critical thinking to fully comprehend the knowledge they gather from books, believes Ritika Kumar, co-founder and CEO, The