On Saturday night, Australians who switch over to daylight saving time will get an hour less of sleep as they move their clocks forward.
IBT Staff
Oct 06, 2018
Prince Harry isn’t a fan of Fortnite and thinks children shouldn’t be playing it.
Anne Lu
Oct 04, 2018
As a practicing physician and professor of medicine, people ask me about the benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar all the time. I enjoy those moments, because we can talk about the (extensive) history of vinegar, and then distill the conversations to how it could, maybe, benefit them.
IBT Staff
Oct 01, 2018
Racial minorities are less likely than whites to receive a callback when they apply for a job. There are also wide earning gaps, with African-Americans and Latinos earning a fraction of what whites and Asians do.
IBT Staff
Oct 01, 2018
New Zealand is just one of the many countries in the world that is yet to fully embrace cannabis.
Anne Lu
Sep 28, 2018
Working remotely can mean working comfortably, but if you’ve worked from outside the office before you know it’s just a matter of time before the distractions set in.
IBT Staff
Sep 28, 2018
There are over 100 compounds found in cannabis but cannabidiol (CBD) is the most important.
Anne Lu
Sep 21, 2018
In America’s children, we often see hope for a better future, especially when it comes to reducing racism.
IBT Staff
Sep 20, 2018
While these accomplishments are a significant sign of change in American politics, transgender people still face challenges in the political arena.
IBT Staff
Sep 19, 2018
Amyl nitrite, more commonly known as poppers, could be classified as an illegal drug soon.
Anne Lu
Sep 17, 2018
Cancer is among the leading causes of death in Australia. As far too many of us know, its impact on individuals and communities can be devastating. But how does cancer affect Australia overall?
IBT Staff
Sep 17, 2018
GW Pharmaceuticals made headlines in the cannabis industry when its seizure medication containing cannabidiol (CBD) Epidiolex got approval from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Anne Lu
Sep 14, 2018
In recent developments, many pet owners are using cannabidiol (CBD) products as a cure-all for their furry companions.
Anne Lu
Sep 07, 2018
The gaming industry is big business in the U.S., contributing an estimated US$240 billion to the economy each year, while generating $38 billion in tax revenues and supporting 17 million jobs.
IBT Staff
Sep 06, 2018
Based on Kevin Kwan’s entertaining novel, Crazy Rich Asians boasts an Asian director, screenwriter and a cosmopolitan, super-talented Asian cast.
IBT Staff
Sep 05, 2018
An English cancer patient has won a six-figure payout after a botched operation left him with flesh-eating bug that destroyed most of his penis.
Anne Lu
Sep 05, 2018
For a brief moment last week, US President Donald Trump served a useful purpose. He reminded us how important race is as an economic and political issue on much of the planet.
IBT Staff
Sep 01, 2018
The state is once more calling for cannabis brands and offering opportunities for these companies to present.
Anne Lu
Aug 31, 2018
It’s not surprising then that dogs are now the most commonly used animal in therapy. Our canine pals are being increasingly used as participants in a variety of mental health programmes – offering companionship, happy associations and unconditional love.
IBT Staff
Aug 30, 2018
By far the biggest health fear in people over the age of 50 is Alzheimer’s disease and the catastrophic loss of personal memory it entails.
IBT Staff
Aug 30, 2018
Period pain (also called dysmenorrhoea) can be divided into two main types – primary or secondary dysmenorrhoea – depending on whether there’s an underlying problem.
IBT Staff
Aug 30, 2018
No more chocolate by 2050? Several articles have pointed recently that we are heading to a major chocolate crisis.
IBT Staff
Aug 29, 2018
The study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of two very different approaches to improving mental health in collegiate athletes.
IBT Staff
Aug 28, 2018
Tax Day is finally here once more. If you’re getting a refund, lucky you. But if you owe the government money, you may be worried that you have to pay the amount due by the filing deadline of April 17 – even if you asked for an extension.
IBT Staff
Aug 27, 2018
A black Bond? It’s an apparently unproblematic and straightforward question, right? Well, not quite. When suggested quite quizzically by a colleague, it sparked a series of reactionary positions in the staff room, especially from the 007 traditionalists.
IBT Staff
Aug 27, 2018
Crazy Rich Asians is a ground-breaking moment for Asian representation in Western film, with the first all-Asian cast in Hollywood in 25 years - an industry where Asian actors constitute 1% of lead roles.
IBT Staff
Aug 25, 2018
Misinformation and rumors abound on many health topics, but particularly in regards to childhood vaccinations.
IBT Staff
Aug 24, 2018
Wearing the wrong size bra is not only uncomfortable, it can cause a range of health problems.
IBT Staff
Aug 17, 2018
There’s a common link between the many things that have promoted insecurity at work: the growth of franchising; labour hire; contracting out; spin-off firms; outsourcing; global supply chains; the gig economy; and so on. It’s money.
IBT Staff
Aug 15, 2018
Nose bleeds, or epistaxes, are often a mystery to the 60% of us who have had at least one in our lifetime. Suddenly, and without obvious cause, bright red blood starts streaming from one nostril.
IBT Staff
Aug 14, 2018