Nasal irrigation has been used to treat the common cold for thousands of years, and modern science shows that it works.
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Cancer patients are helping shape research that reflects real lives. This is Patient and Public Involvement – and it’s helping to improve research.
Half of trans people report negative healthcare experiences and many avoid doctors altogether.
Australia’s love affair with berries has prompted new advice about a common pesticide. But the risk of harm is low.
Here’s what to know about the recalled products, and how to dispose of them safely.
A new study offers the first clear evidence of how the NDIS may ease pressure on some health services.
We swallow billions of pills each year. Most pass unnoticed. Others cause a painful and surprisingly common condition called pill-induced oesophagitis.
Line dancing exercises your mind and memory as well as your body. But the benefits aren’t just for older people.
Parents may dismiss early warning signs of an eating disorder. But if you notice these changes, trust your gut and get help early.
Garlic may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and support healthier arteries.
From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.
Your diet soft drink habit may not be as healthy as you think. Here are three ways to cut back.
Just because a therapy works in a hospital doesn’t mean in works in a wellness clinic, or is even safe.
Obesity needs specialised medical care, not personal judgement. Italy has enshrined this in law.
They share many symptoms, but here’s how to tell the difference.
Aboriginal people in remote Australia have no choice but to live in homes too small for their families and face long waits for plumbing and washing machine repairs.
Cleaner air is progress, but injustice remains. Environmental racism still decides who breathes dirty air, who gets sick and who gets heard
Seles’ first symptoms appeared suddenly around three years ago. She began having double vision and weakness in her arms and legs.
Bacteria are being used to target tumours, enhance chemotherapy and deliver cancer drugs. Here’s where the science is up to.
It’s not just down to being a night owl or an early bird. There’s a large body of evidence to show most of us are stronger and faster later in the day.
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