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A new study found adolescents with period pain had higher levels of psychological distress as young adults, even after accounting for earlier mental health issues.
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Ageing well means making small, consistent choices that lead to better mobility, clearer thinking and richer social connections down the line.
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Research shows B12 deficiency in pregnancy, especially alongside ultra-processed diets, can raise long-term risks for both mother and child.
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As colourful products promising ‘hangover-free mornings’ flood retail shelves and social media feeds, does the science stack up?
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One in five men experience anxiety at some point in their life. Some don’t seek help until they’re in crisis and call an ambulance for help.
A 5-month-old diagnosed with malnutrition being treated at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis in Gaza, May 2025.
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Starvation and malnutrition are harmful for anyone. But for infants the impact can be profound and lasting.
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Abs are one element of the core muscles, so they’re similar in many ways – but the terms are often used with different connotations.
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A damaged home and the psychological stress that comes with living through a major cyclone can prompt people to buy private health insurance.
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Donanemab is only for use in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. And for now at least, it comes with a hefty price tag.
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Not all of us get to grieve a stable and warm relationship. We may feel complicated emotions beyond sadness.
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Why walking matters more than you might think - especially as you age.
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Alzheimer’s researcher Donald Weaver tells The Conversation Weekly podcast what he’s learnt during more than 30 years of studying the disease.
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Alzheimer’s is a complex disease caused by many interacting factors. It’s possible the herpes virus could play a small role – but the evidence isn’t conclusive.
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People with back pain are increasingly accessing emergency health care that isn’t required and may leave them worse off.
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Many volunteer first responders will have loved ones also affected by the Mid North Coast floods in NSW.
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A new review looks at the safety and effectiveness of mouth taping during sleep for conditions such as sleep apnoea. The news isn’t so good.
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Procrastinating can be a coping mechanism for anxiety, but usually only works in the short term.
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Which one contains the most fat, skim milk or light milk? How about protein or calcium? A nutrition researcher explains.
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So far there have been 221 cases of melioidosis and 31 deaths from the disease in 2025. A microbiologist explains what to know about this infection.
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Standing on one leg while brushing your teeth isn’t a full ageing check-up. Here’s why walking speed, brain flexibility and overall wellbeing score matter more.