Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death from injury worldwide. From July 2018 to June 2019, 276 people drowned across Australia—a 10% increase on the previous year. Among those were 19 children under four years old, eight children…
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Vaccines: How we make them, how they work, why we need them
Between the coughing, sneezing, stuffy noses and watery eyes, it’s clear that we’re in the midst of cold and flu season, which serves as an annual reminder of the critical role vaccines play in the fight against the spread of…
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Bill Gates Says We Need to Do 3 Things to Better Manage Pandemics
As public health officials rush to contain the new coronavirus, named COVID-19, Bill Gates warns now is the time to assess our ability to respond to outbreaks. His letter titled, “Responding to Covid-19 — A Once-in-a-Century Pandemic?” was published in…
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What You & Your Family Need to Know About the Coronavirus
If you’ve been anywhere near the news or the Internet in the last few weeks, odds are you have heard about the new coronavirus (often referred to as Wuhan coronavirus in reports). With thousands (as of publication, reportedly 10,000, with…
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69 Sex Positions You Need to Put on Your Bucket List Immediately
In the wonderful world of sex, there’s getting down and then there’s getting down. For connoisseurs of a sensual romp — we’re talking about our true scholars and geeks when it comes to sex and sexuality — there’s always a…
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'Sober Curious' Could Be What You Need to Drink Less Without Quitting Entirely
The first time I remember hearing about the concept of not drinking in January, it was with my basketball buddies after a rec game in the East Village in New York City. This was a winter night more than a…
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We know we’re supposed to reach out when we need support, but how?
Recently, I revealed to a friend that I was coming out of a rough patch. “I didn’t know that,” my friend said. “Why didn’t you reach out?” Friends are busy with lives of their own, and may not notice small…
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