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Adolescent South Africans increasingly struggle with eating disorders, unhealthy eating attitudes and body image issues
Anorexia has traditionally been seen as a disease of the privileged. Most people believed that if you have anorexia, it
Continue reading »How Australian wildlife spread and suppress Ross River virus
Ross River virus is Australia’s most common mosquito-borne disease. It infects around 4,000 people a year and, despite being named
Continue reading »Pain and substance abuse interact in a vicious cycle
Pain and substance use interact in a vicious cycle that can ultimately worsen and maintain both chronic pain and addiction,
Continue reading »Connection of children to nature brings less distress, hyperactivity and behavioral problems
The city lifestyle has been criticised as a key reason that children are disconnected from nature. This has led to
Continue reading »Look to your aunts, uncles and parents for clues to your longevity
(HealthDay)—Your chances of inheriting genes linked to longevity are highest if you come from a family with many long-lived members,
Continue reading »Abdominal pain and painful urination: UTI or something else?
The cause of abdominal pain can be difficult to isolate, as the abdomen houses most of the vital organs. Often,
Continue reading »Acanthosis nigricans: Causes, symptoms, treatment, and pictures
Acanthosis nigricans has links with obesity and diabetes, and treatment involves addressing the underlying disorder. In rare cases, a malignant
Continue reading »Loss of appetite: Causes, other symptoms, and treatment
Alongside a loss of appetite, a person may also experience fatigue and weight loss if they are not eating enough
Continue reading »Drug targets for Ebola, Dengue, and Zika viruses found in lab study
No drugs are currently available to treat Ebola, Dengue, or Zika viruses, which infect millions of people every year and
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