A new Lancet Countdown report warns that climate change is worsening health risks faster than governments are responding. It calls on international leaders to formally recognize climate change as a global health emergency, as heat-related deaths and losses in worker…
We celebrate World Occupational Therapy Day on Oct. 27, and if you’re confused about what the profession is, you’re not alone. While many people mistake us for our colleagues in physical therapy or think that our work only relates to job…
Have you ever heard the term "heat shock"? Since it is a term often seen on television and in newspapers when winter arrives, many people may think, "I just need to be careful in the cold changing room, right?" Actually,…
Feeling like your fatigue won't go away or having cold hands and feet? Behind such ailments lie a drop in body temperature and cellular fatigue. This is why "Heat Shock Proteins (HSP)," which increase when the body is warmed, are…
Oct 28 (Reuters) – With wildfires becoming larger and more prevalent, today we report on a study that suggests a link between exposure during pregnancy to harmful particles in smoke from the infernos and autism in the women’s children. Speaking of harmful…
Indonesia launches measures to offer oxygen service to people suffering from haze-triggered respiratory illness An Indonesian city is running buses fitted with free oxygen tanks to provide respite to people choking from forest fire-induced haze. The local administration in central…
In its simplest terms, occupational therapists (OTs) help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to…
Are you interested in preventing disease or removing healthcare disparities? What about being tech savvy or bilingual? Do you enjoy working with people and/or have good organizational and presentation skills? There is no limit to the skill sets and…
Wollongong-based online news outlet covering Australia and beyond. If you have anything newsworthy - a story, video or picture to share with us, please email us. Ahead of COP31, the latest Lancet Countdown report finds that the health impacts of climate change…
The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has inducted more than 9,000 newly qualified allied health professionals across the country, urging them to complete supervised internships before practising independently. The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has inducted more than 9,000 newly qualified allied…
How air, water, climate, chemicals, and workplaces affect health—and how to mitigate risks.
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