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All this talk of a US-Australia trade war has left consumers wondering what this means for them. At least in the short term, it looks like good news.
The nocebo effect is the opposite of the placebo effect. And it can affect what we think of medicines, and the side-effects we report.
Caring for a loved one with dementia, particularly if they’re a parent, takes a unique emotional toll on a young person. They need better support.
Stroke can be devastating and life-changing but there are lifestyle changes you can make today to reduce your risk.
Nicotine pouches are becoming more popular but do we know if they’re safe?
There’s no firm evidence eating eggs causes constipation. In fact, eggs may have the opposite effect. Here’s what’s really going on in your gut.
Many falls are preventable. So exercise that targets balance and strength is crucial.
A recent study found First Nations Australians were twice as likely to present to an emergency department with asthma or other allergy-related illnesses.
To nap effectively, both the timing and environment matter.
The COVID pandemic triggered a new kind of vaccine scepticism shared by people who normally take up vaccines – here’s why that’s a problem.
The next round of tariffs will breach the free trade agreement with the US. These sectors are next in line for new tariffs.
The youngest child in the study was a 4-year-old, who said she liked being given a teddy bear at the hospital.
Spotting Alzheimer’s disease early can help find the right treatments and support.
Colorado enshrined the right to abortion in its Constitution, but it still requires minors to seek consent from a parent.
Japanese encephalitis spreads via mosquitoes. It has been detected in Brisbane’s eastern suburbs and claimed two lives in NSW. Here’s what you need to know about it.
A fire in a nightclub in North Macedonia is the latest in a long string of such tragedies. Why are nightclubs so risky for fires?
Is our lifespan primarily dictated by our genetics, or do our behaviour and environment play the more important role?
Any drug that increases dopamine levels could theoretically be linked to impulse control disorders.
Patients and families need to know how these extraordinary treatments might change how they feel about themselves and the world.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
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