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Pregnant during a heatwave? ONE thing this expert says you need to be doing

With temperatures breaking records, the heat can be uncomfortable – especially if you’re pregnant. Dietitian Laura Tilt reveals how to stay hydrated and why it’s key to managing a heatwave Uncomfortable heatwave still going…. Heatwaves can have serious health implications for some. If you are elderly, sick or pregnant be sure to keep an eye… Read More »

What to Do This Weekend.

Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story At Home and Away What to Do This Weekend. Tomatoes and tiny travel. Credit…Kate Dehler July 23, 2021, 4:00 p.m. ET Welcome. If it’s tomato season where you are, it’s a good weekend to make Melissa Clark’s easy tomato sandwich, which she… Read More »

“Blood test finds 50 types of cancer” – we’ve been down this path before

Shoddy, incomplete, fawning news coverage of screening tests is one of the most clearly established problems in health news coverage – something HealthNewsReview.org has revealed countless times over the past 15 years. A public relations news release 22 days ago – from “a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early” – touted study… Read More »

ICUs are nearing capacity in this French city. And it’s only September

That’s how Dr. Olivier Joannes-Boyau, head of the intensive care unit at University Hospital in the southwestern city of Bordeaux, describes the resurgence of Covid-19 in France. After young French people took advantage of the lifting of lockdown and summer months to socialize freely, Covid-19 hospitalizations have risen in large cities like Paris, Bordeaux and… Read More »

Modern, minimalist and stylish, this home suits a growing family

Modest and understated, this St Kilda dwelling does everything a good home should, with just an added touch of indulgence. The client’s brief was for a generous and simple home with a minimal footprint, allowing ample backyard space to relax in and grow vegetables. The open plan kitchen, living and dining space features a double-height… Read More »

Preeclampsia: Everything You Need to Know about This High-Risk Pregnancy Complication

Although it’s relatively uncommon, affecting just 3.4 percent of pregnancies in the U.S. each year, preeclampsia is a complication that can have serious long-term health effects for mom and baby. The condition is characterized primarily by higher-than-normal blood pressure during pregnancy, and may also involve elevated levels of protein in urine and a decrease in… Read More »