In most cases, leftover pathology samples are thrown away. Sometimes though, they may be used again for other purposes, including research.
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For most people, hMPV will cause symptoms similar to a cold or flu.
Unlike mat pilates, which only uses your body weight, the reformer adds resistance, so you can change the difficulty according to your level of fitness. But there are also cheaper options.
Lots of digital tools promise to assist children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD. But it’s hard to know what is and isn’t useful.
People who feel lonely tend to have higher levels of five key proteins.
Adding extra weight makes the body work harder, as shown by increased oxygen needs, heart rate and energy burn.
Cannabis for religious purposes, cocaine in wine and heroin for coughs. These are just some of the ways illicit drugs have been used throughout history.
Self-testing and vaccines are effective tools in the fight to eliminate cervical cancer. But without funding and a clear strategy, New Zealand is lagging behind other countries.
Genetics, age, hormones and nutrition can affect the growth of your hair and nails. Here’s how.
More needs to be done to raise awareness of peripheral artery disease given its devastating potential impact.
‘Weight creep’ doesn’t have to be inevitable. Here’s what’s behind this sneaky annual occurrence and some practical steps to prevent it.
Planning health and fitness goals for 2025? Here’s how to make home exercise equipment work for you (and keep it from becoming useless household clutter).
The day after heavy drinking can affect your body, energy levels and perception of risk in many ways. So swim before you drink, not the other way round.
Fireworks in public displays are very safe. But being in a dense crowd can have risks, so know what to look out for.
Perhaps mid-way through cleaning your kitchen or bathroom you’ve wondered why no disinfectant seems to be able to get rid of 100% of germs.
Blanket screening Australians for skin cancer might lead to more diagnoses but not necessarily save more lives or be cost-effective.
Kids can be more vulnerable due to a combination of their behaviour and physiology.
A series of surveys in the months and years after the devastating blaze near Boulder revealed continuing health concerns in surviving buildings, and tips for how to clean up smoke-damaged homes.
Households that relied on groundwater and rainwater consumed 381–406 grams more sugary drinks per week than those with access to a piped water system.
Remember that small changes can make a big difference over time.
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