Established drugs – such as heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine – continue to demand attention. Here’s what else the latest drug trends tell us.
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Droughts and floods reduce agricultural production, disrupt supply chains, and limit families’ access to fruits, vegetables, and other fresh foods.
If you’re looking for #womenshealth on Instagram, a new study shows you’d better be prepared for lots of adverts dressed up as health advice.
New dementia-friendly design guidance shows how simple changes can make homes safer and easier to navigate for people living with the condition.
Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, can pass from mother to baby in pregnancy and cause hearing loss, cerebral palsy or other lifelong disabilities. But it can be prevented.
New research shares the stories of Australians with dementia who want a choice in how they live and die.
Here’s who’s eligible and what to consider before deciding.
Some people with obsessive-compulsive disorder have experienced traumatic events as children, and develop a deeply held fear of who they are or might become.
There’s been a late rise of influenza A, mostly due to the ‘super K’ strain.
Some parents, who are concerned about their daughters ‘growing up too early’, are trying to delay their child’s first period.
Spending time on skincare can be enjoyable, creative and soothing. But sometimes this self-care can be concerning. Could it be ‘cosmeticorexia’?
Coffee doesn’t just make you feel more alert. Here’s what else happens when you drink a cuppa.
Trypophobia is more than an internet meme. It is a genuine psychological experience that can range from mild discomfort to significant distress.
New research charts how preferences have changed over the past 45 years, and where they stand now.
Noise concerns have tanked several data centres proposed in residential areas in Australia. But is the noise just annoying, or is it bad for our health?
If you’re squeamish, you might want to avoid the TikTok videos of people peeling off their pimple patches. But if you want to know if they really work, read on.
Pittsburgh helped pioneer the polio vaccine. Now, as measles cases rise across Pennsylvania, an epidemiologist explains the disease and the vaccine that prevents it.
The discussion surrounding the American actor’s ad raises bigger questions about the attention placed on women’s bodies, not just in sport.
Animals use pheromones as chemical messengers to attract a mate or mark territory. But human sweat is very different.
New evidence shows more people might benefit from this cholesterol-lowering medication than we previously thought. But that doesn’t mean everyone should take one.
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