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Here’s what updated advice about flu vaccines means for you and your holiday plans.
Research shows flavan-3-ols in everyday foods like tea, apples, cocoa and berries may help lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel function.
My research findings were clear: mental wellness in the face of ecological distress was anchored not in thoughts, but in action
The advice to “eat less, move more” isn’t just outdated, it’s harmful. Obesity is a chronic condition shaped by biology, environment and inequality.
Behind the marketing and influencer testimonials on podcasts and TikTok lies a less appealing truth. Ice baths can be dangerous.
Some people have to call around pharmacies to get their script filled, others change to different medications. And the shortage is expected to continue.
The latest announcement doesn’t tighten existing prescribing or marketing rules for medicinal cannabis. It just reminds health professionals what the rules are.
The WHO has classified XFG or ‘Stratus’ as a variant under monitoring. It may well become the dominant variant globally very soon.
“Don’t rush the tears. Let go of the stages. Make the offer specific.” A psychologist and grief therapist shares what really helps someone who’s grieving.
What happens when amateurs take on the Tour de France route? Fatigue, triumph and lessons in endurance.
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.
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.
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