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There can be a range of reasons for a persistent cough. But most chronic coughs are caused by three conditions.
You can still pass whooping cough on, even if you’re vaccinated.
Bloating, abdominal pain, constipation? You might have diverticular disease — a condition that affects nearly 7 in 10 people over 80. Here’s what you need to know.
An increasing number of elderly Ghanaians live without daily family support.
Vaccination is key to protecting against measles – but the question of when exactly is best to give the vaccine is not black and white.
Can a robot help you remember your pills, lift shopping, and even offer companionship? Yes – if it’s co-designed by its users.
Guidelines say consultations must thoroughly assess whether a patient is suitable for a treatment. But someone under 18 can still get Botox without parental consent.
It might feel like an odd or even slightly stomach-churning topic, but it’s a remarkably common question.
We still hear black mould in our homes described as toxic. But it’s the allergies and asthma they trigger we should be more worried about.
An inquest is investigating the deaths of eight aged care residents at six facilities in 2021. All occurred after resident-to-resident aggression.
Rosemary isn’t just for roast potatoes. It may also support memory, protect brain cells and help fight inflammation — even showing promise in Alzheimer’s research.
GPs can engage men who are at risk of perpetrating family violence – and prevent them harming their families. Here’s how.
Some of the proposed reasons include diet and lifestyle factors, and even the gut microbiome. But ultimately we don’t know.
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) are gentler techniques that could help anxious patients get the dental care they need.
Before making changes to your diet, it’s a good idea to speak to your doctor or a qualified dietitian to make sure you don’t miss out on important nutrients.
Hospitals are expensive and often traumatic places to provide mental health care.
A small proportion of people can do well on only a few hours of sleep a night. Here’s why that might be.
More private hospitals will face similar financial troubles and some will be forced to close. Here’s what this means for patients, the public system and the budget.
Millions of women live with delayed diagnoses, dismissed pain and inadequate care. Now, progress is at risk of reversal.
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