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The Conversation
The Conversation is an independent, non-profit media organisation that publishes news and analysis sourced from the academic and research community. Founded in Australia in 2011, it has expanded globally with editions in various countries. The platform provides insightful articles that aim to inform public debate, offering expert commentary on current events and key issues. Academics and researchers write the content, ensuring that the information is grounded in evidence and research. The Conversation is committed to making knowledge accessible to a broad audience, promoting a deeper understanding of complex topics.
The Conversation is an independent, non-profit media organisation that publishes news and analysis sourced from the academic and research community. Founded in Australia in 2011, it has expanded globally with editions in various countries. The platform provides insightful articles that aim to inform public debate, offering expert commentary on current events and key issues. Academics and researchers write the content, ensuring that the information is grounded in evidence and research. The Conversation is committed to making knowledge accessible to a broad audience, promoting a deeper understanding of complex topics.
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Almost half of antibiotic prescribing for surgery is inappropriate: Report
The report shows while fewer antibiotics are prescribed in the community than a decade ago, there is still room to improve antibiotic prescribing in hospitals
 "Almost half of antibiotic prescribing for surgery is inappropriate: Report")
Bowel cancer rates rising among young people, but they can reduce risk
About half of all bowel cancer cases appear to be linked to lifestyle-related factors. These include alcohol consumption, smoking, physical inactivity, diets high in red and processed meat
 "Bowel cancer rates rising among young people, but they can reduce risk")
Gut microbes could be anti-ageing as scientists seek youthful microbiome
Certain foods, such as yogurt and kefir, or dietary supplements contain probiotics - living microbes that may benefit the gut microbiome
 "Gut microbes could be anti-ageing as scientists seek youthful microbiome")
Do positive affirmations work? Psychologist examines the evidence
Positive self-talk is only helpful in safe environments. In unsafe or harmful situations (for example, an abusive relationship) staying positive may blind you to potential dangers
 "Do positive affirmations work? Psychologist examines the evidence")
Why Sigmund Freud is making a comeback in the age of authoritarianism, AI
In times of political upheaval, state-sponsored violence and collective trauma, psychoanalysis offers tools for making sense of the seemingly senseless
 "Why Sigmund Freud is making a comeback in the age of authoritarianism, AI")
OpenAI drops 'safely' from mission as new structure tests AI's loyalties
OpenAI currently faces several lawsuits related to its products' safety, making this change newsworthy
 "OpenAI drops 'safely' from mission as new structure tests AI's loyalties")
As climate changes, what does future hold for Winter Olympics, Paralympics
Except the snowy cold winter that comes to mind when you picture the Olympic Games may not be tenable for much longer
 "As climate changes, what does future hold for Winter Olympics, Paralympics")
Social media fuels rising mental disorders, suicidal thoughts among teens
Social networks exploit young people's vulnerability and actually help boost certain disorders that they are prone to
 "Social media fuels rising mental disorders, suicidal thoughts among teens")
How mental health has changed in baby boomers, Gen X across their adulthood
In both cohorts, mental health was generally at its best during a person's 30s; but, from middle age, average levels of psychological distress began to increase
 "How mental health has changed in baby boomers, Gen X across their adulthood")
Genes play bigger role in lifespan now than they did a century ago: Study
Heritability isn't a fixed biological property but a measure that depends entirely on the population and circumstances you're looking at
 "Genes play bigger role in lifespan now than they did a century ago: Study")
Why Trump's new pick for US Fed chair hit gold and silver markets
After months of record highs and stretched valuations, spot prices for gold and silver dropped 9 per cent and 28 per cent respectively after the announcement
 "Why Trump's new pick for US Fed chair hit gold and silver markets")
ChatGPT Health promises personalised care, but it comes with many risks
OpenAI says it has worked with more than 260 clinicians in 60 countries, to give feedback on and improve the quality of ChatGPT Health outputs
 "ChatGPT Health promises personalised care, but it comes with many risks")
Ending duty-free tobacco sales would benefit public health and budgets
Numerous studies show that when tobacco prices rise, people smoke less and try to quit more often, and fewer young people take up smoking
 "Ending duty-free tobacco sales would benefit public health and budgets")
Do meat eaters really live longer than vegetarians, as new study suggests?
On the surface, this appears to contradict decades of research showing that plant-based diets are good for your health
 "Do meat eaters really live longer than vegetarians, as new study suggests?")
What are postbiotic supplements and do you really need them for your gut?
Postbiotics are beneficial compounds produced when gut bacteria, including probiotics, break down prebiotics. In other words, they are not live bacteria, but substances those bacteria produce
 "What are postbiotic supplements and do you really need them for your gut?")
OpenAI to add ads in ChatGPT, raising concerns over influence on users
The company proposes not to show ads 'near sensitive or regulated topics like health, or politics', yet offers little clarity about what counts as 'sensitive,' how broadly 'health' will be defined
 "OpenAI to add ads in ChatGPT, raising concerns over influence on users")
Why 'unwinding' with screens may increase stress and what to try instead
Evidence suggests that mental relief comes not from adding new coping strategies, but from reducing the number of demands placed on the brain
 "Why 'unwinding' with screens may increase stress and what to try instead")
Truth about detoxes and why the liver does not need a reset by a specialist
If you are generally healthy, your body does not need a reset as the liver works best with time and consistency, meaning fewer repeated stresses and enough recovery time to heal and function properly
 "Truth about detoxes and why the liver does not need a reset by a specialist")
Australia can rein in health spending with stronger focus on prevention
Australia's spending on health and social care is growing as a share of the economy and now makes up five of the top seven fiscal pressures facing the federal budget
 "Australia can rein in health spending with stronger focus on prevention")
How US withdrawal from WHO may affect global health powers, disease threats
The withdrawal is set to take effect this week, although WHO officials may not officially accept it because the US has unpaid dues from the last two years
 "How US withdrawal from WHO may affect global health powers, disease threats")