Cancer rates are rising among younger people aged under 50. Here’s what we know about the causes – and what the evidence says about the role of plastics.
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Some studies indicate children with pets may be less likely to have allergies. But the evidence can be tricky to interpret.
This arrangement can have benefits. But it doesn’t have to be permanent, and doesn’t have to mean the end of intimacy.
Rejection sensitivity in ADHD can make everyday feedback feel overwhelming. Here’s why it happens and how to manage it with care.
A modest increase in health funding is all that’s needed to save lives. That’s a big impact for the price of a fancy coffee.
Nature is medicine – so why has the government’s health plan ignored it?
A man in NSW has died after being infected with bat lyssavirus. Here’s what to know about this infection.
Australia’s new lung cancer screen program further disadvantages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who are already at increased risk of lung cancer.
Eye patches aren’t just for pirates and villains. In Elio, Disney/Pixar introduces a young hero with a patch – and breaks old stereotypes in the process.
Researchers need to broaden their focus to include diverse aspects of male reproductive health.
If you take a vitamin B6 supplement, watch out for these three symptoms.
A new study suggests eating dairy products before bed could be linked to nightmares. Here’s why cheese could be a culprit.
These conversations don’t have to be frightening. There are age-appropriate ways to teach kids shame-free language about bodies and boundaries.
The new lung cancer screening program needs to be independently evaluated to keep it on track, and to minimise the harms.
Tasteless. Odourless. Potentially fatal. Scopolamine is raising alarms after reports of use in UK crime.
Aflatoxin can cause serious damage to the liver, including cancer. But contamination recalls are rare.
Poor mental health can lead to poor oral health – and vice versa. Here’s what can be done to tackle this problem.
Cold and flu symptoms could knock players out of the Euros but targeted nutrition could help keep the Lionesses on the pitch.
Distressing news can make us feel anxious, sad and scared. But simply ‘switching off’ is not always an option.
Type 2 diabetes is more aggressive in young people, harder to manage and more likely to lead to a premature death.
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