Defence Minister Bill Blair says it’s unlikely the presence of alcohol can be banned in the military as part of efforts to tackle sexual misconduct among members, but acknowledged it needs to be “managed in a responsible way.” Blair addressed the issue Wednesday as he provided an update on the government’s plans to implement the … Read more
CANBERRA, Australia – An Australian appeals court on Thursday overturned all convictions against a woman 20 years after a jury found her guilty of killing her four children. Kathleen Folbigg already was pardoned at the New South Wales state government’s direction and released from prison in June based on new scientific evidence that … Read more
During the winter many of us are guilty of spending a little more time in bed where possible. The cold weather and dark mornings are not conducive for getting up early. While there’s nothing wrong with catching up on some much needed rest, new research has revealed it could actually raise your risk for dementia. … Read more
The show had a distinctive opening tune, but that’s not the mystery fans were looking to solve. Fox/Liaison/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Fox/Liaison/Getty Images The show had a distinctive opening tune, but that’s not the mystery fans were looking to solve. Fox/Liaison/Getty Images When you tune into the classic ’90s sci-fi series The X-Files, … Read more
Dec. 13, 2023 – Children with obesity issues should undergo “comprehensive, intensive behavioral interventions,” including supervised physical activity sessions for up to a year, a federal task force said. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force – a team of independent, volunteer experts in disease prevention that guide doctors’ decisions and influence insurance coverage – issued … Read more
BOSTON — A former professor at Harvard Medical School and founder of one of the nation’s largest fertility clinics is being accused of secretly impregnating a patient in 1980 after promising the sperm would come from an anonymous donor, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. Sarah Depoian, 73, said she and her husband first went … Read more
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue is sweeping across the Western Hemisphere in numbers not seen since record-keeping began more than four decades ago, with experts warning that rising temperatures and rapid urbanization are accelerating the pace of infections. A record more than 4 million cases have been reported throughout the Americas and Caribbean … Read more
It was at the M6 toll plaza that I realised just how much I relied on my phone. An old-fashioned paper poster read: “No phone payments, card only.” I hadn’t used my physical bank card since before Covid. Cue me causing a major hold-up at the barrier, as I raced round to the car boot … Read more
Australia’s peak doctors’ group says the government should recover taxpayer funds from PPE suppliers who provided defective equipment at the height of the pandemic. Guardian Australia revealed last month that the former government handed a PPE contract worth more than $100m to a small, relatively unknown online retailer, whose previous experience involved selling robot vacuum … Read more
Nearly four years since COVID-19 first made headlines, we now know that the disease is not just a respiratory problem. Non-breathing-related issues like joint pain, fatigue and even rashes are all documented COVID-19 symptoms. But one potential effect that’s less familiar to people is hearing loss. Diminished hearing can lead to many physical, social and … Read more
