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New Zealand volcano eruption leaves at least five dead after tourists seen in crater caught up in explosion
Police Deputy Commissioner John Tims said 23 people had been taken from White Island in the country's Bay of Plenty, some of whom are injured
Health and safety probe rules no action needed after A9 worker crushed by falling cabin
Health and safety chiefs have recommended no further action after a probe into an industrial accident on the A9 near Perth.
How common abusing parent spaces is in car parks - and how much it could cost you
A snapshot revealed just how often people are willing to break the rules and risk an expensive penalty
Lee County schools to vote on mental health care in elementary schools
The proposal they're considering would place mental health navigators in local elementary schools.
Health Ministry springs to action after first confirmed polio case in nearly 30 years
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The Health Ministry has mobilised available measures to contain the possible re-emergence of the polio virus that was eradicated in Malaysia almost three decades ago. After confirming the infection of a three-month-old boy in Tuaran, Sabah, the ministry tested 661 people in...
Occupational safety, health awareness and practice are paramount
It is the sole responsibility of employers to ensure the safety and health of their employees by preventing their exposure to occupational risks
Tim Cook Celebrates Coding And Computer Science Education Week in Japan
Tim Cook celebrated Computer Science Education Week and the importance of coding with primary school pupils in Japan.
NHS staff in Wales can get free Uber rides or Uber Eats meals this Christmas
The offer is available during Christmas week (December 23-27) when doctors, nurses and support staff continue to work around the clock
Smell and health worries over chicken farm plan
Opponents of a proposals to build a 120,000-chicken farm in Llangadfan say the area is already struggling to cope with intensive farming practices.
Near Space Labs releases high-resolution imagery API
Near Space Labs unveiled an application programming interface Dec. 9 offering access to high-resolution imagery captured by cameras on weather balloons.
West Virginians head to Canada to find affordable insulin
A group of West Virginians left the country Sunday in search of affordable insulin -- they went to Canada, where insulin prices are reported to be about a tenth of what it costs people in the United States.
Adorable pictures show bear teaching its young how to scratch its back
A photographer has captured remarkable images of a mother grizzly bear teaching its young cub how to scratch its back in Canada.
Falls and Poor Bone Health Top Reasons for High Fracture Risk in Parkinson’s, Study Says
A study traced the elevated risk of hip and other fractures in Parkinson’s patients to falls and weak bones, and recommends assessing this risk regularly.
Intel Makes Quantum Computing Leap With 'Horse Ridge' Cryogenic Control Chip
The beauty of Horse Ridge is that it is a RF processor that dispenses with the need for hundreds of connective wires to interface quantum systems with standard computing devices to control/regulate performance.
Want to live longer? Exercise vigorously every day TheHealthSite.com
Exercise, exercise health benefits, exercise lower risk of heart disease, women's health, running benefits, cardiovascular disease at TheHealthSite.com
Shocking photo of a colony of huntsman spiders living together found in Australia
A rare photo has emerged of a colony of huntsman spiders living together in nest boxes originally built for pygmy possums.
NASA Mission Discovers Mysterious Plumes of Particles Being Ejected From Asteroid’s Surface
The space agency said they launched the mission to study the asteroid Bennu in 2016. Samples from the celestial body would not only shed light on how planets formed and life began, but also give a better understanding of how to protect our planet from an asteroid collision.
Unexpected health issues follow joyful adoption
The foster children arrived unexpectedly on Gabriel and Jeanette Lopez's wedding day.
Govt to recruit over 500 health workers
Joyce Moriku Kaducu, the state minister for primary healthcare, says the ministry has been understaffed
Embrace healthy habits if you want your brain to tackle stress efficiently
stress, healthy habits, tips for healthy brain, how to manage stress, stress management tips, ways to boost brain health at TheHealthSite.com
Pornography and poor decision-making: Are they connected?
Pornography, erectile dysfunction, bad effects of Pornography, Pornography causes depression and sexual dysfunctions in men at TheHealthSite.com
World’s first human composting site to open
The world’s first funeral home dedicated to composting human beings is set to open in 2021 – allowing those left behind to turn their dearly departed into soil. US ‘deathcare’ company Recompose will
Will China Be First to Track Signal From Aliens Far Away in Universe?
China put the world’s largest single-dish radio telescope, which is 500 metres wide, into operation in 2016. Three years later, the testing period is drawing to an end. But the development of the unique object, called the Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) and is hoped will find extraterrestrial intelligence, continues.
Incredible picture shows lion cub letting out its first roar
A wildlife photographer has captured the moment a lion cub bellowed its first roar, reminiscent of a famous scene in the Disney movie "The Lion King."
Lebanese entrepreneurs think digitally if given space to grow – Arabnet Report
Mubasher: Lebanon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem flourished making the country among the major assets for digital innovation across the MENA region, following the implementation of Circular 331 of the Central Bank of Lebanon back in August 2014. …
Made In Space Europe wins LSA contract to develop inexpensive robotic arm
Made In Space Europe and Luxembourg Space Agency won a European Space Agency contract to develop an inexpensive robotic arm for space applications.
Nigeria issues Lassa Fever Public Health Advisory
By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Nigerian health officials have reported 785 confirmed Lassa fever cases in 23 states through November 24, including 160 deaths among the confirmed cases, giving it a 20 percent fatality rate. This prompted officials to issue an Lassa Fever Public Health Advisory as more cases are reported during the dry season, which began …
Australian Digital Health Agency chief suddenly quits
After three years.
Exercise improves key measures of cardiovascular health
Eight months of daily, afterschool physical activity in previously inactive 8- to 11-year-olds with obesity and overweight improved key measures of their cardiovascular health like good cholesterol levels, aerobic fitness and percent body fat, but didn't improve others like arterial stiffness, an early indicator of cardiovascular risk, investigators report.
How to avoid a massive holiday health care bill when OHIP out-of-country coverage ends
If you are an Ontario resident planning to travel outside of Canada in the new year, make sure you have adequate travel health insurance coverage or risk dealing with a crippling medical bill should a medical emergency arise. CTVNews.ca has all the details.
Model dies hours after liposuction, nose job at Mexico clinic, reports say
At some point in her recovery, the mother of two suffered cardiorespiratory failure, reports say.
No One Brand Explains Vaping-Related Lung Injuries
As of Dec. 3, 2,291 patients have been hospitalized, with cases in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to these particular lung injuries, the CDC reports.
Suzi Godson's Sex Advice: My wife wants us to watch porn together?
My wife and I are in our fifties and she has just started using porn. She thinks it will enhance our sex life if we watch it together, but I find the idea a total turn-off.
Nonna's minestrone recipe could help fight malaria, study suggests
In a classroom experiment turned research paper, scientists and school children discovered that some soup broths contain properties that may prevent the growth of malaria parasites.
Commuter hell: ‘My daily commute is affecting my mental health’
Commuter-belt living is fruitful for some, but the majority are dismayed by transport links
The extent of Ross Moriarty's worrying health issue revealed as Wales and Dragons star loses stone in weight
He has been laid low by Japan virus since the Rugby World Cup and has now seen a specialist to find out exactly what is going on
Biggest mumps outbreak in a decade continues with 103 new cases last week
Worst affected part of the State is the greater Dublin area, which accounted for 1,126 cases so far this year
Dollar General shooting trial delayed again over mental health concerns
Prosecutors and Travis Green’s defense attorneys say it’s likely he needs to go back to the Rochester Psychiatric Center for further tre
A gift with a view: health-care students give back with a bench - Campus Life - Kamloops
Taking care of people isn’t for the faint of heart, and a group of recently graduated health-care assistants are showing their gratitude to their program instructors, with a gift. Kamloops’s Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home now has a new bench, with a beautiful view of the valley. The bench is dedicated to TRU’s health-care assistant instructors, and a gift from the graduating class of April 2019. Graduate Melissa Zimmerman now works at the Overlander Residential Care facility. Looking back at her time at TRU, it was important to her to show instructors how inspiring and encouraging they were during her journey as a student. “My success has a health-care assistant has been because my instructors encouraged me to be myself. They encouraged me to bring the sparkle that I carry into the lives of everyone I meet and to every life I touch, including the families and coworkers. I try to treat everyone I care for like they are my own parents or family,” Zimmerman said. Her decision to return to school…
Mom embarks on weight loss journey, drops nearly 60 pounds to 'be the legs' for disabled son
A British mom whose son will likely never talk or walk due to a rare condition affecting his brain lost nearly 60 pounds in a bid to “be the legs” for her child.
Saturn's moon Enceladus' 'tiger stripes' mystery explained
Saturn's moon Enceladus has been shrouded in mystery since its discovery in the late 18th century, but now researchers believe they have solved what causes the moon's "tiger stripes," according to a new study.
Study points to Aussie tooth decay issues
A new study has revealed high rates of untreated tooth decay among Australian adults.
406 patients waiting for admission to hospital bed
The HSE says there are 406 patients waiting in hospital emergency departments for admission to a hospital bed today, excluding the children's hospitals.