The government has subsidised Australians’ private health insurance premiums since the 1990s. But is the policy delivering? Here’s what the evidence says.
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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.
Managing multiple medications can be tricky, and comes with risks. Here’s what we can do about it.
One Australian survey found more than a third of private renters feel their housing situation is harming their mental health.
This is a worthwhile exercise, and over time will provide a scorecard on government performance on key measures.
The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed 28 lives, including four health workers. Here’s what it means for those in the region and beyond.
Not all of us can find time for a long gym workout or a run. But do small bursts of activity have the same effect?
Going hungry sometimes or often has become increasingly common for many New Zealanders. Solutions need to be targeted to individual or household circumstances.
‘The sex talk’ is not one single conversation. Here’s how to get started even if this seems super awkward.
We spend a lot of time and money treating chronic health conditions. But we could prevent some of them in the first place if we improved housing.
Inflated death tolls in the news don’t just mislead; they can misguide public fear, funding and policy.
Medicinal cannabis scripts are rising and reports of side effects are likely an underestimate. Here’s what we know about the risks.
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