Sometimes, women who want a freebirth are aware of the risks. But some feel this is their only option.
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Jeremy Clarkson says his prostate cancer is ‘aggressive’. Here’s what that actually means.
The fog new parents feel is real. But is it just sleep deprivation or is more going on?
For the first time, people aged 50–59 years make up the highest proportion of unintentional drug overdose deaths. But these aren’t just from illicit drugs.
The term is everywhere, but what does it mean? Six guiding principles can help organisations provide care without causing further harm.
In a cost-of-living crisis, eating enough fresh produce can be tough. But your pantry and freezer can help.
Distrust in health care during infectious disease outbreaks can have devastating consequences. Here’s what we can do about it.
Alcohol stimulates a hunger for protein. And if it’s not satisfied, it persists.
Research shows there’s more we can do to engage children during health-care appointments. Three experts explain.
Punishment for a crime shouldn’t extend to denying women’s fertility when they’re released from prison. Here’s why.
Butter and margarine are both made up of long fatty acid chains, but some slight chemical differences mean differences in how they melt.
Women are already less likely to access the NDIS for their disabilities than men and more likely to be carers.
If you follow child nutrition content on social media, you’re bound to be confused when it comes to giving your kids milk. Here’s what the evidence actually says.
The risk to firefighters isn’t just from breathing wildfire smoke – it’s also in the chemicals that get on their clothes and filter through to their skin.
A toothbrush, some toothpaste and a few minutes of care can prevent a life‑threatening infection. That’s rare in modern medicine.
A scary thought that keeps on popping into your mind doesn’t mean it’ll come true or you’ll act on it. But some types of intrusive thoughts are worth listening to.
More evidence is needed to understand how laundry could help curb skin disease.
‘Yo-yo’ dieting is not healthy, but a new review found no evidence that it causes irreparable harm.
Scolyer captured the world’s attention when he volunteered for a world-first experimental treatment for brain cancer. He died on Sunday night, aged 59.
Making Nutella sandwiches for lunch again? The food industry has you in a bind, a new study shows.
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