Her mother, like too many Australians, missed out on quality and timely end-of-life care. Once associated with giving up, early palliative care is better for patients and their loved ones Some time ago, a friend requested my advice. Her mother was in hospital for the seventh time in one year. The tests just kept coming but the patient was no better. Her body was failing and her cognition faltering. The doctors were openly pessimistic on their daily rounds. And yet, after three weeks, there didn’t seem to be a clear plan, or at least one the family understood. “Why can’t someone tell us the big picture?” my friend said. Her mother’s downward trajectory was evident, but she felt guilty thinking “bad” thoughts. However, if her mother was dying, she wanted to take her home. Continue reading...

Doctors warn there are biological limits to temperatures we can survive, and exposure to extreme heat can provoke a heart attack * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s southern states are scorching in extreme heat that could break temperature records in Victoria and South Australia on Tuesday. January and all-time records were forecast to be set in both states, with temperatures approaching 50C across inland areas, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Continue reading...

A manufacturing mistake turned into a viral bestseller for a small shop in Yiwu.

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Under new law, companies that develop, provide AI models, services must clearly disclose AI-generated content

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Oil, out-of-date milk and even roast dinner residues contribute to the growth of fatbergs, a sticky problem for sewerage systems * Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint * Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com Fatbergs are a sticky problem for sewerage systems – blocking pipes, spawning poo balls, and even forcing the cancellation of a Bryan Adams concert. When households pour cooking oils, out-of-date milk or the residues of a roast dinner down the sink, it contributes to the buildup of fats, oils and grease – known as FOG – in the wastewater system, and the growth of fatbergs. Continue reading...

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