Acne (pimples) are caused by bacteria and other irritants embedded underneath the skin’s oil glands and hair follicles. It is generally a result of improper hygiene and poor diet, i.e., excessive amounts of processed, fatty...
Young people have experienced higher rates of psychological distress, job loss and educational disruption than other adults during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report suggests. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released...
A shortage of doctors and nurses in Japan’s aging population contributed to the country’s sluggish Covid vaccine rollout, says Keio University professor Sayuri Shirai. As of June 21, only 18.3% of Japan’s population has received...
By Clare Wilson Kidney donors must be a genetic match, which can make it hard to find one BURGER/PHANIE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY A voucher scheme that rewards kidney donors in the US for their altruism by...
Since the dawn of time, men have used the term “blue balls” as a euphemism for general sexual frustration. But if you’ve ever felt an aching sensation down there—or even noticed your testicles turning a...
Researchers examined the impact of increased dietary potassium from baked/boiled potatoes and baked French fries as opposed to a potassium supplement on blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease risk factors in comparison to a ‘typical...