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When your loved one is in palliative care, the last thing you want to think about is money. But new research shows financial stress at this difficult time is front and centre.
France may not have oil reserves, but it does have a well-oiled public health service comprising doctors, state-funded hospitals, strong state regulation and medical expenses that are reimbursed.
Nothing is perfect, nothing lasts and nothing is ever finished. That’s the core of wabi-sabi. And psychology suggests this Japanese philosophy may be onto something.
Starting a GLP-1 drug was linked with a 14% overall reduced risk of new substance use disorders and a lower risk of harm for those with existing use disorders.
The clinics have received millions of visits since they opened in 2023. But a recent report suggests not everyone can get the care they need, when they need it.
Environmental factors can cause cardiovascular disease.
First Nations people were more likely to feel confident about their medication – and to take it – when they had advice tailored to them. And their health improved.
A new study examined whether AI could help us predict breast cancer risk. Two experts unpack its key findings.
Some of the ancients were obsessed with living beyond 100. Here’s how they thought they could do it.
Some people are naturally better at recalling their dreams. Others worry they’re not getting quality sleep if they can’t remember their dreams. Here’s the science.
Black sesame is a hit on social media. Let’s see if its apparent health benefits stack up.
Australia has more nurses per person than many countries. Allowing nurses in general practice to use all their skills could help meet the growing demand for care.
If you used talc as a child, or still use it now, here’s what the science says about the link with cancer. It might not be what you think.
If you’re bitten by a tick and eat meat, you may not get any symptoms for hours. Here’s what to look out for.
Bridgerton’s talk of ‘the pinnacle’ may have launched countless memes about orgasms. But there’s a lesson for all parents.
As nurses in Pittsburgh and nationwide spotlight staffing shortages, better pay and workplace safety, labor negotiations have intensified. Here’s what’s at stake.
Ivermectin has been proposed as a treatment for a number of diseases. Here’s what the science actually says.
People with Tourette’s experience uncomfortable physical sensations that build up in the body and come out as ‘tics’.
Until now, health experts have assumed stable and supportive shoes are the best for people with osteoarthritis. But a new study shows this isn’t always the case.
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