California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco − and that could put a dent in gun violence
Starting in July 2024, California will be the first state to charge an excise tax on guns and ammunition. The...
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Cancer drug pollution is a growing global concern
As incidence of cancer increases globally, the use of cancer drugs is also growing at a rate of approximately 10...
Florence Nightingale overcame the limits set on proper Victorian women – and brought modern science and statistics to nursing
For nearly 200 years, Florence Nightingale’s name has been synonymous with gentle compassion and mercy. In the mid-19th century, Nightingale...
Why do religious teens engage in less risky behavior? A psychologist explains
Researchers have long known that religious teens are less likely to engage in risky behavior. My team’s research explains why....
Too many Australians aren’t getting a flu vaccine. Why, and what can we do about it?
Australia’s childhood immunisation program gets very good uptake every year – almost 94% of five-year-olds have had all their routine...
Lung cancer is the deadliest of all cancers, and screening could save many lives − if more people could access it
Many medical organizations have been recommending lung cancer screening for decades for those at high risk of developing the disease....
Cycling: The untapped potential for improving our health (and the climate)
When the French government recently announced a plan to cut state spending by 10 billion euros, the budget for ecology,...
What are nanoplastics? An engineer explains concerns about particles too small to see
It’s become common to read that microplastics – little bits of plastic, smaller than a pencil eraser – are turning...
South African elections: research explores how disillusioned ANC supporters might use their vote
The African National Congress (ANC) has been in power since South Africa became a democracy in 1994. The party has...
A tax on sugary drinks can make us healthier. It’s time for Australia to introduce one
Sugary drinks cause weight gain and increase the risk of a range of diseases, including diabetes. The evidence shows that...
