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Why surgical device design is changing to match the diversity of today’s operating rooms.
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Autistic kids need love, to learn through everyday activities and strong connections with family, culture and community. Here’s what’s best practice to support them.
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New Zealanders who have experienced interpersonal violence are more likely to end up in hospital for both injury and illness.
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New bulk-billed health checks for three-year-olds would refer them for additional support – including psychosocial therapy.
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Sleep hygiene is useful if you’re a good sleeper already. If you have insomnia, some of these habits could be making it worse.
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Cloves: antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and possibly pain-relieving. Here’s what centuries of tradition – and modern science – say about them.
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This concoction is being touted on social media – here’s what the evidence says.
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Here’s what hormonal changes you might be experiencing as you approach menopause – and what blood tests can and can’t tell you.
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Medicinal cannabis use has increased rapidly in Australia over recent years. But there’s limited evidence it helps the conditions it’s most commonly prescribed for.
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Developmental delay might mean a toddler isn’t using sentences when expected, or not meeting milestones such as walking or feeding themself.
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Long COVID isn’t just a bunch of lingering symptoms. A new study shows it can stop peoole doing what they want to do, and need to do.
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Supplementing vitamin D in healthy people may boost immune response, but it can cause health problems.
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Return-to-work tensions reflect deeper questions about how different people work best and what modern organisations actually need to succeed.
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How do you know when it’s time to find a new GP? Here’s what to consider if you have that niggling feeling.
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If last year is anything to go by, the flu season is dragging on. So, it’s still worth getting a flu shot if you haven’t had one already this year.
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New research suggests many Australians may be using home blood pressure monitors with cuffs that don’t fit their arm properly. This can lead to inaccurate readings.
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New mouthguard technology to detect possible concussion will make its debut at the Women’s Rugby World Cup. It could soon be more common at all levels of the game.
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These arguments sound convincing but lead to false or misleading conclusions. Here’s how to spot them.
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From your toothbrush to your bloodstream: how everyday plastics break down into fragments small enough to cross into your organs.
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With children over-represented on the NDIS, it’s hoped this new program could divert pressure from the scheme. Here’s what we know about it so far.