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If a newborn is exposed to hepatitis B at birth, there’s a 90% chance they’ll develop a lifelong infection.
For young adults, unmet housing aspirations can affect identity, mental health and wellbeing, and their ability to plan for the future.
Emily Scarratt’s neck surgery. Abi Burton’s coma. Rosie Galligan’s fight back from meningitis. England’s heroes aren’t just winning – they’re redefining resilience.
Some people choose matcha as a heathy alternative to coffee. But if you have low iron, here’s what you need to know.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine rates have been dropping.
Could a cancer drug really treat autism? The evidence is far from certain. Here’s what we know so far.
It’s safe for pregnant women to take paracetamol at any stage of pregnancy. Here’s what the research says about the risk of autism.
A new survey shows children’s chronic pain is often dismissed as anxiety or attention-seeking.
Influencers claim you’ll lose weight, banish bloating and transform your health. Here’s what the science says.
The government has subsidised Australians’ private health insurance premiums since the 1990s. But is the policy delivering? Here’s what the evidence says.
The autonomous sensory meridian response may be linked to certain personality types and traits such as introversion.
Public toilets can be a ‘microbial soup’, especially when many people use them and they’re not cleaned frequently.
The number of Australians who say they experience bodily pain has risen over the past two decades. Gender, age and income all make a difference.
New research suggests yes, you may need to take a vitamin D supplement.
A sensor on the back of the watch detects changes in blood volume as your heart beats
One big risk is overdiagnosis: the more you test, the more you’ll find. Much of this may be clinically irrelevant, meaning unnecessary follow-ups, costs and anxiety.
Our homes can and must protect us against some of the risks of climate change.
New research shows fast-food outlets and with few healthy food options was strongly linked to indicators of poorer health for both mother and baby.
Critics of the tobacco excise argue the tax has stopped working to further reduce smoking rates and should be lowered.
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