Can you imagine what it would be like to arrive in a new city tired, keen to get to your final destination and your bag comes out with an airline manufactured homophobic taunt? For blogger "One Sleepy Dad" this was exactly his experience when flying with Jetstar Airline Australia. https://twitter.com/aaronpp/status/389191057746841600/ Research by @BipolarBearAu has … [Read more...] about Jetstar Airways Homophobia
Can You Recognise The Signs Of Drowning?
Today I was alerted to an important article on how many people are not able to recognise the signs of drowning. While movies portray people thrashing, screaming and calling for help, Dr Francesco A. Pia reports that in real life the signs of drowning are very different. Dr Pia reports on what he calls "The Instinctive Drowning Response": The Instinctive Drowning Response—so … [Read more...] about Can You Recognise The Signs Of Drowning?
Highlighting Home Renovation Asbestos Risks
Today I wanted to share a recent medical report highlighting the risk of home renovation asbestos exposure. Many of my friends are keen renovators however the article in Australian Medical Observer reports disturbingly low use of protective equipment to prevent exposure to asbestos. Asbestos exposure carries high risks of cancers like mesothelioma If you are … [Read more...] about Highlighting Home Renovation Asbestos Risks
Steroid Injecting Bodybuilders At High Risk Of HIV Infection
News today from the Medical Observer Australia has reported an alarming increase of HIV infection with 1 in 10 steroid users having evidence of infection with either HIV, Hepatitis B & C. Additional evidence shows that steroid users has other risk taking behaviours with only 1 in 5 reporting having used condoms in the previous year. In Australia, education for … [Read more...] about Steroid Injecting Bodybuilders At High Risk Of HIV Infection
Are E-Cigarettes Safe?
A recent study in London has found that E-Cigarettes, an electronic gadget that essentially delivers nicotine using the same motions as cigarettes, has been noted to help some people quit smoking. On one side of the room are those marketing the device stating that they are safer then regular cigarettes as they don't have the tar and other cancer causing ingredients. On the … [Read more...] about Are E-Cigarettes Safe?