Some IV fluids are in short supply due to higher-than-expected demand and manufacturing issues. But why do IV fluids contain different chemicals? And why can’t they be interchanged when one runs low?
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Age 13 to 16 is an important time for the development of a young person’s identity. This process is complicated by social media.
The Federal Court has dismissed a class action against the makers of Roundup, saying there’s not enough evidence the active ingredient, glyphosate, causes cancer.
We found 40% of older Australians living in aged care homes were malnourished. Malnutrition in older people is associated with poorer health overall.
Ministers are tightening the screws. If food companies don’t embrace health stars, they’ll be compulsory.
Lupus is two to four times more common among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It’s also tends to be more severe, with higher rates of kidney failure than non-Indigenous people with lupus.
Migraine is many things, but one thing it’s not is ‘just a headache’. Here’s what causes the symptoms and the medication options to treat them.
As governments strive to reduce violence, they must also address the powerful role of companies and corporations.
If only there were a simple and effort-free way to defy the ravages of time. But as is so often the case, the real-world significance of these findings falls a fair way short of the hype.
How much do we really need to be worried about the effects of blue light on our skin?
We found increasing the amount of fluid you drink reduces UTI symptoms and antibiotic use. Especially if the fluids contain cranberry compounds.
Both can get better by themselves. But one can lead to rare and serious complications.
Emerging evidence suggests LB.1 could be more transmissible than earlier Omicron subvariants, but there’s nothing to suggest it will cause more severe disease.
People with mental health concerns are more likely to start vaping, have worse symptoms while vaping and find it harder to quit.
The Associate Health Minister’s letter of expectations for Pharmac includes things that could fundamentally alter its core objective of getting the best health outcomes within its budget.
Bezoars aren’t just fictional potion ingredients in Harry Potter - but these stony masses found in human and animal stomachs have a colourful history.
No cases of paralysis caused by poliovirus have been reported in Gaza. But the detection of the virus in wastewater is still cause for concern.
A new study finds Australian welders are being exposed to high levels of potentially carcinogenic fumes. We must do more to protect them.
Many doctors use ‘motivational interviewing’ to encourage patients to change unhealthy habits, but my new research shows this may be no more effective than other activity programmes.
An athletic trainer explains why bodies need time time to acclimatize, and the risks to watch out for.
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