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Climate change is causing heatwaves to last longer, affect more areas and hit higher temperatures. — AFP

Preparing for a warmer world

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Post published:August 25, 2025
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Recent years have seen record-breaking heatwaves in regions once considered temperate, including severe heat across Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Heatwaves, often less visible than other natural disasters, have…

One simple way of ensuring you have adequate levels of vitamin D during pregnancy is to go out and bask in the sunshine for 10 to 30 minutes every couple of days. — AFP

The important role of vitamin D in pregnancy

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Post published:August 11, 2025
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Vitamin D, commonly known as the “sunshine vitamin”, is a fat-soluble nutrient that is crucial for numerous bodily functions. It is particularly important in supporting bone health and regulating the…

Men are not usually screened for osteoporosis, even when they are admitted for fractures at an older age.

Men can suffer from osteoporosis too

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Post published:July 14, 2025
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Osteoporosis is often perceived as a condition that predominantly affects women, particularly those who have gone through menopause. This common misunderstanding leads to significant neglect in diagnosing and treating osteoporosis…