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.
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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.
Retinol can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage. But it should be used with caution.
People who are in distress and need support are often met with handcuffs, detention and are sent to hospital emergency departments.
Caffeine can speed up digestion, block drug absorption and even raise your heart rate when mixed with certain medicines.
Male infertility is rising – but what if science can grow sperm in a lab?
Up-skilling GPs to treat ADHD will benefit many patients, some people with more complex cases will still need to see a specialist.
The beloved actor says she will be receiving the best treatment available for the stage 4 cancer.
People with disability are more likely to die from cancer than the overall population. Here’s how we can shift this striking inequity.
Yes, most babies still wake during the night at 12 months. No, that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics looked at concentrations of 11 types of PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’, in our blood. Here’s what the results show.
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