Even with bird flu circulating in Australia, the risk to humans is low. But some groups are still at increased risk.
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Victorian voters surveyed named cost of living, crime and health as their top three policy issues, with just over three months until the next state election.
The government wants to cut $37.8 billion from the NDIS over 4 years. Much of this will come from tightening access to the scheme and reducing participants’ plans.
Drinking a lot of cow’s milk can increase your child’s risk of low iron. Here’s what to look out for.
Psychosis is not a diagnosis. It’s a cluster of symptoms that affect how you think and perceive reality.
These fine particles can do significant harm to transport networks, farming and even human health.
Along with dopamine and noradrenaline, this new drug also impacts levels of serotonin.
Trump’s latest executive order is set to lead to delayed vaccinations, falling coverage and a resurgence of diseases once brought under control.
Symptoms and impacts may fluctuate and it can be difficult to show you’ve tried other treatments.
Independent MP Kate Chaney has jumped on the results of the Labor conference to push her VAD bill for debate.
In the US and Sweden, there’s been a drop in the number of babies receiving the vitamin K injection. But Australia doesn’t collect national data.
The ancients ate mountains of bread and cheese, but you’d never know from today’s version of the Mediterranean diet.
Massage is in; examinations are out. Here’s what to think about if you’re considering hiring a doula.
Chronic pain can make it hard to walk, carry groceries or sleep through the night. A new study finds that extreme temperatures are linked to that kind of pain.
Maybe you live with your parents. Maybe you’re unsure. Here’s what to keep in mind if sharing your sexuality in a census question feels tricky.
There’s been a rise of shingles cases among adults aged 25–49. Why aren’t they eligible for a free vaccine?
If you are at higher risk of breast cancer, screening looks set to change. Here’s what we know so far.
It sounds gross. Drugs seeping out of your body may be damaging your leather sofa. But how worried should we be, really?
This therapy is thought to relax the muscle, reduce inflammation, promote healing and reduce pain. But what does the science say?
Chewing betel ‘quid’ is culturally ingrained in PNG. But it is also linked to high oral cancer rates. A new project aims to improve early detection and reporting.
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