Guidelines on reporting suicide are aimed at preventing further suicides and minimising distress to the bereaved. Here Dr. Alexandra Pitman…
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State alcohol laws focus on drunk driving; they could do much more
A new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study finds a substantial increase in the number and strength of…
Most men do not regret their choices for prostate cancer surgery
Men with localized prostate cancer are faced with deciding among a range of options for treatment—including a choice between robot-assisted…
Why do my armpits itch so bad?
If we had a list of our least favorite body parts, we can probably add armpits to that list. Not…
New Mom Gifts That Have Nothing to Do With the Baby
New moms — at least the lucky ones — are often drowning in baby gifts: onesies, pacifiers, swaddles, those blankets…
Yes, You Do Have to Talk to Your Kid About Mental Health
Being a parent means you’ll eventually need to have tough conversations with your kids, whether it’s about explaining “the birds…
What happens to your body when you do intermittent fasting?
Intermittent fasting is the trendiest weight loss trick around at the moment, but its roots are centuries old. Humans have…
We ‘eat a credit-card worth of plastic’ a week. Do water filters help?
A new review by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has found that the potential health risks from consuming microplastics in…
The best beach workout to do on holiday
It’s holiday season – and that means, sea, sand, all the cocktails and all the food. But going abroad doesn’t…
ASK THE GP: What can I do to pep up my energy levels?
ASK THE GP: What can I do to pep up my energy levels? Dr Martin Scurr answers your health questions…