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Four viruses and one bacteria were responsible for 12% of the world’s cancer cases in 2024. Does this mean they’re preventable?
Diets like the Fast 800 or intermittent fasting have become popular ways to lose weight. But they’re not long-term solutions.
People with rigid thinking patterns who prefer routine and order may be drawn to extremist groups’ black-and-white solutions. But autism itself is not the problem.
Established drugs – such as heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine – continue to demand attention. Here’s what else the latest drug trends tell us.
Droughts and floods reduce agricultural production, disrupt supply chains, and limit families’ access to fruits, vegetables, and other fresh foods.
If you’re looking for #womenshealth on Instagram, a new study shows you’d better be prepared for lots of adverts dressed up as health advice.
New dementia-friendly design guidance shows how simple changes can make homes safer and easier to navigate for people living with the condition.
Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, can pass from mother to baby in pregnancy and cause hearing loss, cerebral palsy or other lifelong disabilities. But it can be prevented.
New research shares the stories of Australians with dementia who want a choice in how they live and die.
Here’s who’s eligible and what to consider before deciding.
Some people with obsessive-compulsive disorder have experienced traumatic events as children, and develop a deeply held fear of who they are or might become.
There’s been a late rise of influenza A, mostly due to the ‘super K’ strain.
Some parents, who are concerned about their daughters ‘growing up too early’, are trying to delay their child’s first period.
Spending time on skincare can be enjoyable, creative and soothing. But sometimes this self-care can be concerning. Could it be ‘cosmeticorexia’?
Coffee doesn’t just make you feel more alert. Here’s what else happens when you drink a cuppa.
Trypophobia is more than an internet meme. It is a genuine psychological experience that can range from mild discomfort to significant distress.
New research charts how preferences have changed over the past 45 years, and where they stand now.
Noise concerns have tanked several data centres proposed in residential areas in Australia. But is the noise just annoying, or is it bad for our health?
If you’re squeamish, you might want to avoid the TikTok videos of people peeling off their pimple patches. But if you want to know if they really work, read on.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University
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Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University
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Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
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Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Adelaide University
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Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
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Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University
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Professor of Health Economics, The University of Melbourne
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Program Director, Health and Aged Care, Grattan Institute
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University