There’s little research on the benefits of dancing to induce labour or once labour has started. But it’s unlikely to do any harm.
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A growing body of scientific evidence shows myalgic encephalomyelitis chronic fatigue syndrome – or ME/CFS – is a biological illness, not a psychological one.
Catching the flu or COVID can trigger a heart attack or stroke in vulnerable people. Here’s what we can all do to lower our risk.
Changes to forests, and how close people and their livestock live to them, have changed tick habitats and the risks humans face of Lyme disease and other illnesses.
Bites and stings can have different symptoms, and may require treatment to prevent complications.
In the future, risk-assessments for whole blood won’t be based on sexual orientation.
When is your dodgy tummy due to eating off food, and when is it a touch of gastro?
In a new study, researchers tracked mental health symptoms in more than 6,500 Australian high school students from Year 7 to Year 10.
Are your everyday habits damaging your liver?
It’s not just alcohol – even sugar, painkillers, and sitting too much can take a toll.
Just a few squats several times a day can counteract the harmful effects of sitting for long periods.
Dopamine is most known for its role in short-term pleasure.
A strong pelvic floor can help prevent incontinence, prolapse and even pain during sex.
From burnout to body shaming – the hidden pressures for female footballers are mounting. The game may be thriving, but are the players?
Amid declining vaccination rates in Australia, a new strategy seeks to reduce vaccine hesitancy and improve access to immunisations.
Too many people miss out on seeing specialist doctors, while others face long waits or high costs. A new Grattan Institute report outlines a blueprint for reform.
When a plane crashes, it’s natural to question just how safe flying really is. Here’s what the data shows – and why we often perceive the risk to be greater than it is.
Being a sole survivor of a mass casualty may have its own complex psychological challenges.
The length of your vagina can change with age, hormones and sexual arousal.
This small organ in our intestines plays a major role in regulating gut microbiome.
Mounjaro leads to weight loss, which can help patients with sleep apnoea.
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