Steady rise in occupational violence incidents at Canberra’s hospitals
They were treated as “heroes and angels” during the pandemic years, but the number of occupational violence incidents against healthcare workers and staff working in Canberra’s Health Services is steadily increasing, new documents reveal. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police ordered to pay $24k after woman pepper sprayed, dog tasered
The woman had sued NSW Police after officers pepper sprayed her and tasered her dog during a mental health check in Western Sydney in 2021. ⌘ Read more
The river is life for these remote communities, but no-one will swim in it
For months, people in remote Indigenous communities have been reporting skin rashes after going in the water, and a report confirms something is wrong with the river. ⌘ Read more
Mental health beds closed in Hobart due to rat infestation
A rat infestation has forced the temporary closure of Peacock House, one of Tasmania’s few public inpatient mental health facilities. ⌘ Read more
Pope Francis’s Popemobile transformed into mobile clinic for Gaza children
A former “Popemobile” used by Pope Francis during his 2014 tour of the Holy Land has been transformed into a mobile health clinic for Gaza’s children, but Israeli authorities are yet to give permission for it to enter the war-ravaged strip. ⌘ Read more
CDC Changes Webpage To Say Vaccines May Cause Autism, Revising Prior Language
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage that previously made the case that vaccines don’t cause autism now says they might. WSJ: The contents of the webpage came up during Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Senate confirmation process. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R., La.) in February said Kennedy had assured hi … ⌘ Read more
Vanishing Y chromosomes could aid or worsen lung cancer outcomes
The health impacts of men losing their Y chromosome from their cells are increasingly coming to light, with the loss playing a complicated role in the most common form of lung cancer ⌘ Read more
Ultra-Processed Food is Global Health Threat, Researchers Warn
Action is needed now to reduce ultra-processed food (UPF) in diets worldwide because of their threat to health, say international experts in a global review of research. From a report: They say the way we eat is changing - with a move away from fresh, whole foods to cheap, highly-processed meals - which is increasing our risk of a range of chronic … ⌘ Read more
CDC Data Confirms US is 2 Months Away From Losing Measles Elimination Status
An anonymous reader shares a report: Federal health officials have linked two massive US measles outbreaks, confirming that the country is about two months away from losing its measles elimination status, according to a report by The New York Times. The Times obtained a recording of a call during which officials from th … ⌘ Read more
The vital, overlooked role of body fat in shaping your health and mind
The discovery that fat is a communicative organ with a role in everything from bone health to mood is forcing a rethink of how we view our bodies ⌘ Read more
The WA government is asking whether cannabis should be legalised. Will it listen?
The Mental Health Commission asked the question as part of its 2025 Drug Attitudes survey, but a WA MP said the response from residents was rarely acted on. ⌘ Read more
Measles alert issued after US singer’s concert
Queensland Health has issued a measles alert after three confirmed cases emerged from a Jelly Roll concert at Brisbane Entertainment Centre. ⌘ Read more
‘Rotten eggs’: Why the water at St Kilda Beach is jet black – and why it stinks
The EPA says there is no threat to people’s health, but people have still been advised not to swim at St Kilda or touch the water during the dredging. ⌘ Read more
Dredging transforms the sea at St Kilda beach into smelly black treacle
The EPA says there is no threat to people’s health, but people have still been advised not to swim at St Kilda or touch the water during the dredging. ⌘ Read more
UK Signs Scaled-Back Scientific Collaboration With China
The UK and China today signed a new bilateral agreement on scientific collaboration [non-paywalled source], narrowing the scope of their partnership to exclude sensitive technologies. Lord Patrick Vallance, Britain’s science and technology minister, met his Chinese counterpart Chen Jiachang in Beijing and agreed to focus cooperation on health, climate, plan … ⌘ Read more
New deployable structures could help astronauts maintain muscle mass in space
From muscle atrophy to bone loss, astronauts face a number of health risks while in space. ⌘ Read more
Bacterial Rtc repair system provides new target in fight against resistant infections
The discovery of a new mechanism of resistance to common antibiotics could pave the way for improved treatments for harmful bacterial infections, a study suggests. Targeting this defense mechanism could aid efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), one of the world’s most urgent health challenges, researchers say. ⌘ Read more
Africa Finally Has Its Own Drug-Regulation Agency
After more than a decade of planning, the launch of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) is being celebrated in Mombasa, Kenya, this week at the Seventh Biennial Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation in Africa. From a report: The agency’s establishment marks a pivotal moment in Africa’s public health, at a time when the need for biomedical research conducted i … ⌘ Read more
Why giving up on goals is good for you, and how to know which to ditch
We admire grit and perseverance, but surprising research suggests that giving up on ambitions in the right way can actually improve our physical and mental health ⌘ Read more
The Medicaid Program That Saved Money, Turned People’s Health Around — and Got Killed
Lisa Rab, Contributing Writer - Politico
Stephan: As Congress continues to cease to function, and “king” Trump spends his time visting with fellow authoritarians, and going to parties that would make the most debauched Roman emperor envious, the lives of millions of Americans are coming apart, as Medicaid comes apart.
Voting behavior in elections strongly linked to future risk of death
Voting behavior in elections is strongly linked to the future risk of death, and is likely a stronger determinant of health than education—considered a key influence on health—suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. ⌘ Read more
Walking 3000 steps a day seems to slow Alzheimer’s-related decline
Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline could be slowed by taking as few as 3000 steps a day, possibly due to the effects of regular exercise on brain health ⌘ Read more
Congress Enjoys Ultraluxe Health Care as It Fights to Gut Yours
Alexis Coe, Staff Writer - rsn | Rolling Stone
_Stephan: About to lose your Medicaid coverage, won’t be able to afford your health insurance fees with the coming rise? Well, you needn’t worry about the Representative or Senators. They have health and other benefits only billionaires could afford. We may not have a working Congress anymore; many House members aren’t even in the United States. Th … ⌘ Read more
Scientists Discover a Key Biological Difference Between Psychopaths and Normal People
Nanyang Technological University, - SciTech Daily
Stephan:
_The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), according to the National Institutes of Health is the most accepted diagnostic test for psychopathology. But that test Donald Trump is a psychopath, and I suspect the same could be said for a number of Republican leaders, and many vot … ⌘ Read more
‘This is a big deal’: Health Canada approves 1st drug to slow Alzheimer’s disease ⌘ Read more
Eyes above the trees: LiDAR technology improves forest assessment with laser beams
Forests have been benefiting humanity since long before the health benefits of forest bathing were discovered. They are major carbon sinks that provide a wide range of ecosystem services, including timber and non-timber forest products, recreation, and climate regulation. ⌘ Read more
US public health system is flying blind after major cuts
The Trump administration has laid off government workers integral to major public health surveys, meaning the country will lack crucial information on births, deaths and illnesses nationwide ⌘ Read more
Men may have to exercise more than women to get same heart benefits
Among over-50s, women seem to require less exercise than men to get the same reduction in heart disease risk, suggesting health guidelines need to be updated ⌘ Read more
Racial disparities persist in victim compensation for homicide survivors
Families of Black homicide victims are more likely to file victim compensation claims but face disproportionately high denial rates, according to a Rutgers Health study. ⌘ Read more
RFK Jr to urge Americans to eat more saturated fats, alarming health experts
Hannah Harris Green, Contributing Writer - The Guardian (U.K.)
_Stephan: No one illustrates the incompetence of the Trump administration than Robert Kennedy, Jr, Secretary of Health and Human Services. I know children who would be more competent in that position than Kennedy, whose only qualification seems to be his surname and his submissive loyalty to his king. Please … ⌘ Read more
Bending biogenic crystals naturally without external forces
From creating flexible gadgets to better medicines, the art of bending crystals is reshaping technology and health, and at the University of Houston a crystals expert makes it look almost like a magic trick. ⌘ Read more
Wegovy has heart health benefits even if weight loss is minimal
Studies have suggested that Wegovy directly boosts heart health, beyond just the benefits of losing weight, and now that has been demonstrated in a robust trial in people ⌘ Read more
How to nurture infant microbiomes for a lifetime of good mental health
The microbes that take hold in our bodies during early life have long-term effects on our brain health. Helen Thomson investigates how to get kids’ microbiomes off to the best start. ⌘ Read more
Why do Americans have shorter life expectancy and worse health than people in other high-income countries?
Mauricio Avendano and Ichiro Kawachi , London School of Economics and Political Science, Department of Social Policy, LSE Health and Social Care | Harvard School of Public Health, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, - National Library of Medicine
_Stephan: I have published on this in science journals, … ⌘ Read more
Anti-science bills hit statehouses, stripping away public health protections built over a century
MICHELLE R. SMITH and LAURA UNGAR, AP Global Investigations Team | Medicine and Science on the AP’s Global Health and Science Team - Associated Press
_Stephan: Based on fact-based research studies, American healthcare, as I have repeatedly published, is terrible. But, and this is important to note, under dictator Trump’s adminis … ⌘ Read more
Anti-science bills hit statehouses, strip away 100y of public health protections
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How to update community health files with AI
Have you ever thought about using AI to update community health files for your repositories? This blog shares actionable next steps for doing just that, including a starter kit with a checklist and tutorials on how to create three useful files.
The post How to update community health files with AI appeared first on [The GitHub Blog](https:/ … ⌘ Read more
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@movq@www.uninformativ.de Yeah, this is similar to my 2025 GWM Cannon Ute (truck) that we recently bought. It has this app called the “GWM App” that lets you view various health/stats of the vehicle, open/close the door, locks, control the A/C etc, all from your Mobile Phone. – But… Guess what?! :D It has a goddamn fucking SIM card in the head unit (dash) somewhere that once you “consent” and agree it signs up to some god knows what local cellular service and all that wonderul functionality is controlled by, guess what… A fucking goddamn CLOUD service! da actual flying fuck is wrong with these people?! – Are we some of the only people in the world that realize how fucking dumb all this Internet-connect shit™ really is?
That Looks Sh*tty: Kohler Launches $600 Toilet Camera to Monitor Your Gut Health
Kohler, the faucet and toilet brand, is expanding into the tech market in a rather innovative and unusual way; by launching Dekoda, a $600 iPhone-connected toilet camera that monitors your waste for various health metrics. Dekoda apparently can monitor your hydration levels and provide other information about your gut health, as well as detect signs … [Read More](https://osxda … ⌘ Read more
The extraordinary influence of the lymphatic system on our health
It has remained mysterious for millennia, but we’re finally uncovering the profound role the lymphatic system plays in everything from preventing dementia to fighting cancer ⌘ Read more
School phone bans may actually harm some students’ mental health
The evidence to support phone bans in schools has been inconclusive, and now it seems that the move could harm some students’ mental health in a particular way ⌘ Read more
Poorer health linked to more votes for Reform UK, 2024 voting patterns suggest
Poorer health is linked to a higher proportion of votes for the populist right wing political party, Reform UK, indicates an analysis of the 2024 general election voting patterns in England, published online in the open access journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research. ⌘ Read more
How nature can make urban dwellers healthier
A study by Rutgers ecologist Myla Aronson and colleagues has found “overwhelming” evidence that increasing biodiversity in cities—establishing parks, installing native plants and encouraging sustainable landscaping—can significantly improve human health. ⌘ Read more
Tree swallows thrive despite pollution from forever chemicals
A new paper in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry indicates high levels of exposure to “forever chemicals” in the environments of many tree swallow bird groups in the United States. Despite this, chemical exposure did not seem to affect the reproductive health of the birds. ⌘ Read more
There are five types of sleep – here’s what that means for your health
Scientists have identified five sleep profiles, each of which is linked to distinct mental health symptoms and brain activity patterns ⌘ Read more