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Australia's hidden pain forces many out of workforce

Millions of Australians are living with chronic pain, with fresh data revealing it's forcing many out of the workforce early.

AAP · Jul 23

Can You Treat Depression by Chasing Joy? New Therapy Targets the Brain's Broken Reward System

A clinical trial found that Positive Affect Treatment may improve depression, anxiety and anhedonia by targeting the brain's reward system and rebuilding positive emotions.

Medical Daily · Jul 23

Duke the abandoned dog survived three gunshot wounds, X-rays reveal, as little battler recovers

The cattle dog is recovering well from his first surgery.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23

“Marathon running has become my peace and quiet amongst the chaos of life”—a trainer who took two hours off her marathon time after having three children shares her weekly workout routine

Along with the approach that helped her begin exercising again after having children

Fit & Well · Jul 23

A new cyclospora cluster is under FDA investigation with US now facing four outbreaks

Infections caused by the parasite have led to more than 300 hospitalizations since May

The Independent UK · Jul 23

A First-of-Its-Kind Global Study Links Prolonged Heat Waves to Sharply Higher Mental Health Hospitalizations

A 2026 Nature Health study of 2.6 million hospitalizations found that sustained heat waves are linked to significantly higher mental health hospitalizations across four countries.

Medical Daily · Jul 23

Syphilis et IST: conseils pour une meilleure prévention et prise en charge

Chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhée, l'herpès, la blennorragie gonococcique… Les infections sexuellement transmissibles (ou IST) sont des infections provoquées par des bactéries, des virus ou des parasites. Elles peuvent avoir d’importantes répercussions sur la santé sexuelle et reproductive. Quels sont les symptômes des différentes IST ? Comment les prévenir ?

Radio France Internationale (Français) · Jul 23

UK Responds To Potential Ebola Exposure With Emergency Medical Transfer

The UK evacuated a humanitarian worker from the DRC due to potential Ebola exposure. The individual, symptom-free, is under observation in London, with officials stressing low public risk.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

Lower-back pain made me want to quit glute workouts—a physical therapist changed my mind and gave me five low-impact exercises to build glute strength instead

I asked a physical therapist why my lower back hurts after glute workouts

Fit & Well · Jul 23

A Pilates instructor says this inexpensive piece of equipment can encourage better posture and reduce neck tension

Here are three dynamic moves to try with this versatile exercise tool

Fit & Well · Jul 23