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The risk is very small, but for people who do become infected, this illness is nearly always fatal.
It’s a good idea to let your drinks cool down before you take a sip.
How much? This proposal could help take the stress and financial guesswork out of having a baby. But not everyone agrees.
When elite athletes collapse, it makes headlines. But the same thing happens to racehorses far more often – and studying them could help save human lives.
Social media influencers tout creatine supplements for athletic performance and to boost brain health. Here’s what the evidence says.
Private health insurers want to fund more out-of-hospital care. Here’s why that’s such a problem.
We are exposed to countless chemicals every day, some of which can harm our health. Measuring the effects of this pollution is a major challenge.
The average length and girth of a penis is shorter than many of us think.
In women, ‘atypical’ stroke symptoms can be overlooked, leaving them more vulnerable to misdiagnosis, delayed treatment and long-term harm.
A baby was born from a 30-year-old frozen embryo, raising questions about fertility, family and the future of donor conception.
Targeted vaccines and antiviral prophylaxis are expanding prevention options and redefining ‘safe sex’ for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.
The six pillars of lifestyle medicine can support your brain during menopause – and beyond.
New research suggests structured weight loss programmes made more accessible to women before they try IVF.
Breasts are ‘sisters, not twins’. So while your bra is symmetrical, it’s normal your breasts aren’t.
Chlorophyll can’t ‘oxygenate your blood’ and collagen creams don’t magically erase wrinkles. But there is some science behind the hype.
Vaccines saved 154 million lives. But as fear of disease fades, so does protection – raising the chilling prospect of a return to the pre-vaccine era.
If you’re feeling extra hungry while breastfeeding, there’s a good reason for it. Your body needs more nutrients to support milk production.
South Australia’s algal bloom is stopping people from swimming, surfing and fishing in their usual spots – and the impact on mental health can be profound.
The pharmacist will see you now. Will a proposal for pharmacists to work out of GP clinics really work? Here’s what we know so far.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Clinical Associate Professor, School of Medical Science & Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute; Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney