— Hypnosis or hypnotherapy seems to be one of the last things people consider when they want to change their thoughts or patterns, but it works! Because the subconscious mind is programmable, most people can be hypnotized. What is the difference between hypnosis and hypnotherapy? Basically, who is providing the service. Hypnotherapy is provided by clinicians,… Read More »
For the first time in decades, researchers have identifed a new medication that can successfully treat major depression. An existing oral drug may relieve major depression. Depression affects about 300 million people across the globe, making the condition the “leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide,” according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In… Read More »
High levels of cholesterol can be harmful, and they can increase a person’s risk of serious cardiovascular events, such as heart attack or stroke. A high-fat diet can contribute to raised cholesterol levels, but some researchers say that ingesting a specific type of oil may prevent this negative effect. A new study compares the effects… Read More »
WHO and UNICEF today issued new ten-step guidance to increase support for breastfeeding in health facilities that provide maternity and newborn services. Breastfeeding all babies for the first two years would save the lives of more than 820 000 children under age 5 annually. The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding underpin the Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative, which both… Read More »
Conjoined twins from Bhutan are playing with other children and building their strength at a Victoria retreat in the lead up to the marathon separation surgery. On Friday carers will offer some insight into how twin girls Nima and Dawa are doing at a retreat near Melbourne. The 14-month-old sisters were initially meant to undergo… Read More »