Telemedicine can help women get early abortions safely: South African study
In South Africa, it is legal to have an abortion upon request until the 13th week of pregnancy. The procedure...
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Ghana’s national health insurance users often end up paying as much as those who don’t belong. So why join?
Health financing is a challenge any country has to deal with to provide good healthcare services. It’s especially important for...
Could an afternoon nap help us cope with hotter temperatures? It’s worked for Australia’s First Nations people
When it’s hot outside, it’s safer to head for air-conditioned shelter – right? Not always. In northern Australia’s intensely hot...
Could an afternoon nap help us cope with hotter temperatures? It’s worked for our First Nations people
When it’s hot outside, it’s safer to head for air-conditioned shelter – right? Not always. In northern Australia’s intensely hot...
How canny marketing and strong supply links gave the world a taste for Scotch whisky
Scotch whisky exports grew from £4.51 billion in 2021 to more than £6 billion in 2022, while separate government figures...
The illusion and implications of ‘just following the science’ COVID-19 messaging
In a recent special issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ), commentators demanded accountability for Canada’s COVID-19 response in the...
When Christmas comes so do the kilos. New research tracks Australians’ yo-yo weight gain
As we revel in much-cherished festive occasions and weekly get-togethers, Australians are unwittingly bearing an increasingly heavy cost – an...
Homelessness in England has reached record levels – here’s why, and how to fix it
Record numbers of people are living in temporary accommodation in England, according to the UK government’s latest reported figures. Statistics...
The nuclear arms race’s legacy at home: Toxic contamination, staggering cleanup costs and a culture of government secrecy
Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” has focused new attention on the legacies of the Manhattan Project – the World War II...
A drink each day or just on the weekends? Here’s why alcohol-free days are important
In recent years, drinkers have become more aware of the health dangers of drinking alcohol, from disease to risky behaviour...
