The Boomerang Alliance, an environmental group that represents over 50 environmental and government organisations have criticised Coles new reusable bags made from plastic marine waste as a “not genuinely reusable.” “Coles have missed a golden opportunity to reduce the use of wasteful plastic bags by continuing to sell disposable shopping bags,” said Toby Hutcheon, Campaign…
Cole’s Marine Waste Shopping Bags ‘Not Genuinely Reusable,’ Environmental Group
May 25, 2022
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University Launches Virtual Reality Headsets to Improve Quality of Life in Aged Care
May 24, 2022
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The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is launching a virtual reality (VR) toolkit titled Transforming Aged Care with Virtual Reality (TACWVR) on May 25, aimed at aged care seniors to give them a “better quality of life.” “We integrated VR technologies into three Australian aged care facilities to find ways of better socially connecting residents…
10 Percent of Patients Under Anesthesia ‘Conscious’: Study
May 24, 2022
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An international study has found that one in 10 patients, or ten percent, of those who undergo general anaesthesia, were conscious of outside stimuli, shedding light on the medical phenomenon of ‘connected consciousness.’ “The data from the study has given us a crucial starting point in improving our understanding of ‘connected consciousness,’” said Prof. Robert…
11 Percent of Patients Under Anesthesia ‘Conscious’: Study
May 24, 2022
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An international study has found that about one in 10 patients, or 11 percent, of those who undergo general anaesthesia, were conscious of outside stimuli, shedding light on the medical phenomenon of ‘connected consciousness.’ “The data from the study has given us a crucial starting point in improving our understanding of ‘connected consciousness,’” said Prof….
New Research Identify Pathways for Potential Treatment for Lethal Bacteria
May 23, 2022
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New research conducted by the Australian National University has identified pathways for lethal Clostridium spp. bacteria, potentially leading to more effective treatment options for the future. “Our research shows there might be new therapies we could develop, such as using certain drugs to neutralise the toxin [released by the bacteria],” said the lead researcher, Prof….
Germany Monkeypox Infections Rise to Three After Berlin Cases
FRANKFURT, Germany—At least two cases of monkeypox have been registered in Berlin, health authorities in the German capital said on Saturday, one day after the country registered its first case in Munich. The city of Berlin’s health ministry said in a statement that more cases would likely emerge over the next few days, adding that…
Crocodile Meat Can Trigger Anaphylaxis in Fish-Allergic Individuals, Experts Warn
May 20, 2022
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A study conducted by James Cook University has found that crocodile meat can trigger dangerous allergic responses if consumed by people that are allergic to fish. “Fish allergy affects up to three percent of the general population and frequently results in life-threatening anaphylaxis,” said lead researcher Dr Thimos Reuthers. Crocodile meats are typically considered to…
Genetic Study on Oats Reveal Why the Grain is Suitable for Gluten-Free Diets
May 19, 2022
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The Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) genetic study on oats has shown why oats could be the answer for most people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance. “We discovered that oats have fewer of the proteins that correspond to gluten in wheat, causing an immune reaction from people with coeliac disease,” said ECU Prof. Michelle Colgrave…
EU: Nearly 270 Cases of Chocolate Eggs Salmonella Outbreak
STOCKHOLM—European health officials say that 266 confirmed cases and 58 suspected cases of an outbreak of salmonella infection linked to chocolate Easter eggs have now been reported throughout Europe and in North America, the vast majority in children. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control said that 86.3 percent of the cases were among children…
US Confirms Monkeypox Virus in Massachusetts After UK, Spain, Portugal Cases in Men
A single case of the rare but serious monkeypox virus has been confirmed in Massachusetts in a man. Recent cases in the United Kingdom, Spain, and Portugal have been linked to men who have sex with other men. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the U.S. case on Wednesday, after initial testing completed late Tuesday…
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