Nearly 100,000 people with failing kidneys are on waiting lists for a kidney transplant in the United States, with an average wait of three to five years. Organs come from one of two sources—from living donors, typically a friend or family member willing to spare one of their own kidneys; or from a transplant donor […]
Engineered cancer cells can fight primary and metastatic cancer
What if cancer cells could be re-engineered to turn against their own kind? A new study led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital leverages the power of gene editing to take a critical step toward using cancer cells to kill cancer. The team reports promising results in preclinical models across multiple types of cancer […]
Eczema flares in winter: 10 prevention tips and causes
Often, people find that their eczema or dermatitis gets particularly bad on parts of the skin that they expose to the elements in winter, for example, their hands and face. A range of treatments and home remedies can tackle winter flare-ups of eczema or prevent rashes and itchiness. Read on for 10 tips for preventing […]
Headache and nausea: Causes, treatment, and prevention
Other common causes include: the flu a cold dehydration pregnancy food allergies excessive consumption of caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol In this article, we explore the common causes of both headaches and nausea, as well as some underlying issues that are less common and more serious. We also discuss treatments and ways to prevent the symptoms. […]
The First Round Of The Women's AFL Kicks Off And There Won't Be Any Holding Back
The first game of the inaugural AFL Women’s season kicks off tonight, with Collingwood and Carlton going up against each other at Ikon Park in Melbourne. In the lead up to this history-making game, Women’s Health caught up with Collingwood player Moana Hope and Carlton’s Darcy Vescio to chat about them going head to head. […]
8 Things You Can Do To Make Your Workplace More Ethical And Sustainable
In a quest to become an ethical and sustainable business, designer and founder of First Base, Alison Cotton is conscious about the decisions she makes when it comes to her business. As a business owner in the fashion industry, Alison is aware of the impacts business has on the environment. To combat this, Alison starts […]
I Fractured My Spine At The Gym And This Is What I Learnt
Despite being relatively small and insignificant to the naked eye, behind this tiny scar lies much more than an intricate assembly of titanium. It hides tears of fear and frustration, unfathomable physical pain, struggle and disappointment, determination strength and an unrelenting stubbornness to not let it affect my life. In January 2013 after a freak accident at […]
CrossFit training and breaking Guinness World Records with Kara Webb
In one of my recent and definitely not frequent enough trips to the gym, my trainer led me to the pull up bar and promptly ordered me to hoist myself up and show him “how many I could do” which I hoped was a joke. Lol good one m8. It wasn’t and it was 3. […]
Netballer Courtney Bruce Doesn’t Resent The Juggle Between Sport, Work And Study
Team: West Coast Fever Comp: Suncorp Super Netball, inaugural season Feb 18 to late Jun 2017 How did you start playing netball? “I grew up south of the river in Perth and I started playing with my sisters at our local recreation centre. I liked the game’s speed, competitiveness and athleticism.” When did you become […]