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Australian teachers face severe stress and unmanageable workloads at alarming rates
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Nine out of 10 Australian teachers are experiencing severe stress, and nearly 70% say their workload is unmanageable, says UNSW Sydney research. A new study from researchers at UNSW Sydney – the first to examine rates of…
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Common painkillers like Advil and Tylenol supercharge antibiotic resistance
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen (paracetamol) are common over-the-counter medications that many of us reach for when we’re sick. But new research from the University of South Australia shows that these trusted staples are quietly fuelling one of the world’s biggest health threats: antibiotic resistance. In the first study of its kind, researchers found that ibuprofen and acetaminophen are not only driving…
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McLeod Health Welcomes These New Physicians
McLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 26 AUGUST 2025 McLeod Health welcomes Shayne Caswell, DO, and Nicole Vasquez Plaza, MD, to the medical staff. Dr. Caswell joins Pee Dee Surgical Group, performing surgeries and procedures at McLeod Regional Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2018, completed a General Surgery Preliminary…
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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: Iconic Manuka site hits the market
The Manuka property is home to a Canberra dining institution, Urban Pantry. Photo: Ray White Commercial. An iconic Manuka landmark that has not changed hands in decades is on the market. Ray White Commercial is calling the sale of 19 Bougainville Street, home to the long-standing and popular Urban Pantry cafe and four other tenants, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire…
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U.S. Justice Department subpoenas health records of young transgender patients
The U.S. Justice Department has demanded numerous health care providers hand over sensitive records on care provided for young transgender patients, a court filing revealed last week. Twenty-seven states ban most or all gender treatment for minors. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban on such care in Tennessee in June. That’s the same month, according to The Washington Post,…
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Probiotics limit the spread of drug-resistant genes in preemies
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: New research reveals how probiotic supplementation helps fragile preterm babies build healthier gut microbiomes and lowers the spread of dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria in neonatal intensive care units. Study: Impact of early life antibiotic and probiotic treatment…
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Botswana declares public health emergency over medicine shortage | Health News
The crisis is linked to the high price of medicines, a shrinking national budget and cuts in US aid. Botswana has declared a public health emergency, with President Duma Boko saying the national medical supply chain collapsed due to depleted government coffers and steep cuts in aid from the United States. The announcement came on Monday after the Ministry of…
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Common painkillers like ibuprofen and paracetamol linked to one of the world’s biggest health threats
A common household staple has been linked to one of the world’s biggest health threats: antibiotic resistance. Now research from the University of South Australia has revealed common painkillers such as ibuprofen and paracetamol have been fuelling antibiotic resistance. Common painkillers like ibuprofen and paracetamol have been fuelling antibiotic resistance. (Getty) The first-of-its-kind study found the two drugs drove resistance…
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Tennessee health system poised to acquire Mississippi hospital
With plans to acquire another hospital in Mississippi, Baptist Memorial Health Care continues to grow. Baptist Memorial Health Care, based in Memphis, Tenn., has reached an agreement to purchase OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, Mississippi. Baptist Memorial has reached an agreement to purchase OCH Regional Medical Center, a publicly-owned hospital in Starkville, Mississippi. The health system and the Oktibbeha…
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Two thirds of reproductive-aged women have at least one modifiable risk factor for birth defects, study reveals
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) among 5,374 women of reproductive age indicates that two thirds of women within this demographic have at least one modifiable risk factor, such as low folate status or unmanaged diabetes, that can increase the chance of serious birth defects. The new study appearing…
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