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A fear of needles can stop many children from getting a flu vaccine. But a new nasal spray will be available in 2026. Is your kid eligible?
Easter holidays are around the corner. Here’s why it’s a good time to check if you’ve been vaccinated against measles if you’re about to head overseas.
Psychedelic drug MDMA may help people manage PTSD symptoms. But it should only be used in certain contexts, according to two trauma experts.
With the 2026 Senedd election nearing, Wales must decide whether to defend its pioneering Well-being Act or let it be overshadowed by short-term political pressures.
Premature deaths rise during long-term blackouts, and ERs fill up. Knowing who is at risk and some creative solutions can help.
‘Dirty fuel’ may sound scary. But here’s why we’re unlikely to see a wave of new disease with this temporary lift in sulfur levels.
Sleeping together can synchronise heart rates and boost intimacy. But if a partner disrupts your sleep, separate beds may protect both health and relationship.
Wave action can produce aerosol droplets containing brevetoxins, and people with asthma are at risk.
Afghanistan says at least 400 people were killed in a Pakistani strike on a hospital on Monday – the latest in a deadly year for medical staff and patients worldwide.
For the first time in more than a decade, Australia has new physical activity guidelines. They’re commendable but unlikely to get us more active.
Increasing numbers of Australians are using medicinal cannabis for anxiety, depression, insomnia, substance disorders and more. Is it safe? And does it work?
Cases of Buruli ulcer have been detected on the New South Wales south coast. Here’s how to protect yourself.
The damage from military attacks on cities can fill the air with pollutants that harm the lungs and stress the heart.
A long-term study following girls and young women for nearly two decades shows the HPV vaccine provides strong and lasting protection against cervical cancer.
A small but growing number of Australians are being diagnosed with a rare tattoo-related eye condition.
It can be tempting to feed young children early, then sit down to a separate meal once they’re in bed. But having family dinners pays off in the long term.
Parkinson’s disease doesn’t only mean a tremor and falls. It can cause insomnia, memory issues and impulsive behaviour. And it affects men and women differently.
Will vitamin C supplements do you any good and help with these conditions? Here’s what the evidence says – and what to look out for.
The idea of menstrual synchrony isn’t backed by science. So why does this myth still exist?
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