What is Cytomegalovirus? Why should pregnant women be aware of it
The Cytomegalovirus is a virus that can be transmitted by body fluids such as urine or saliva. CMV will not cause…
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Why AFL Grand final is Australia’s most successful event
The Melbourne Cricket Ground will be packed with AFL fans on Saturday when the Sydney Swans play Hawthorn. The AFL…
A minor day in an ancient calendar full of festivals
People lived according to the ceremonial or liturgical year in medieval times. Many festivals in the religious calendar tracked seasonal…
What are we willing to sacrifice to remain online
When your alarm clock rings, it is time to get up and start the day. What is the first thing…
The ancient Greeks have a lot to teach us today about medicine
Since then, our understanding of how the body works and how it should be treated has changed in ways that…
Being intubated can last long after the breathing emergency
Intubation is the term used by frontline health workers as well as experts to describe the additional breathing support that…
How to use food to improve heart health
Diet — not just short-term diets but also the food and beverages you consume — can have a significant impact…
Sweet drinks don’t satisfy thirst, but they do contain calories
Sugary drinks, while popular, are almost completely unnecessary and can cause a variety of health issues. These drinks are marketed…
Does alcohol have medicinal properties
Most often, people drink alcohol to “forget their misery” (Proverbs 31, 6). Alcohol is widely believed to have a variety…
Ramadan coincides with the World Cup… but there’s no problem
The last time Ramadan and the World Cup clashed was in 1986. The World Cup and Ramadan fought last in 1986. Before…