It’s time to stop shifting responsibility onto individuals, and start supporting deprived communities to live healthy lifestyles.
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Analysis of bones from over hundreds and thousands of years ago suggests that our skeleton today is more fragile than that of our ancestors.
As part of a new strategy to combat loneliness GPs will be able to prescribe social activities. But is this ethical?
With the exception of anger, women experience emotions more intensely and share their emotions more openly with others.
Women in developing countries are burdened by the lack of access to proper toilets in their homes, communities, schools and public spaces.
Traditional sauna is just as good for you as infrared sauna, and might be more enjoyable. They key is understanding the differences and finding your own preference.
A huge rise in head lice and nits is expected in schools due to the NHS scrapping treatment.
Art can be a powerful means to confront and subvert stigma around menstruation.
Women and adolescent girls say that being outdoors in nature offers opportunities to gain confidence in physical activity.
Five experts were divided on whether or not we should choose the “light"dairy option.
Thanks to successful vaccination programs, Australia has just been declared free of rubella. Continued vigilance is important to make sure it doesn’t come back.
Tapping into ancient knowledge can help us feel connected to our ancestors – but that doesn’t mean we should take their advice.
Your body has been changing over nine months, so naturally it will take a little while to change back. But there are some things you can do to achieve a healthy weight after having a baby.
Our love affair with the chair has horrible consequences.
New research suggests people who eat organic plant foods have a reduction in risk of common cancers.
If you carry your smartphone with you everywhere, then the data it tracks could provide a comprehensive picture of your health – and alert you if it begins to deteriorate.
Men, who are arguably the least risk-aware when it comes to breast cancer, are largely overlooked in awareness material, and remain ill-informed.
Millions of bacteria live on our skin without making us sick. It’s when they manage to get through that they can be dangerous – particularly if they’re resistant to antibiotics.
Don’t try this at home, kids.
The results of stigma can be deeply damaging – we all need to show greater sensitivity.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
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Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Adelaide University
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Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University
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Program Director, Health and Aged Care, Grattan Institute
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Professor of Health Economics, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University