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While it can work as a good rule of thumb, there’s more to nutrition than just the number of ingredients.
It would be handy to be able to be get a shot to protect against this nasty gastro bug. For the most vulnerable, it can be deadly.
Ginger does more than spice up your stir-fry. Research shows it may ease nausea, reduce inflammation and even support heart health.
Everyone’s putting protein in everything. But is more always better? Let’s weigh it up (and put the whey down).
Runners tend to have thicker cartilage in their knees – which cushions and protects the joint – compared to non-runners.
Data from the Mental Health Commission shows the proportion of people finding it ‘difficult’ or ‘very difficult’ to cope on their income has doubled.
From gummies promising to eradicate cellulite to brain-boosting powders, supplements are big business. But the science is often shaky.
We know more about the mechanics of space than of childbirth. With no studies or evidence, care is based on assumptions, and women are paying the price.
Saunas can offer real health benefits. But there are risks if you push past your body’s limits.
Police receive 50,000 missing reports in Australia each year. But not everyone goes missing by accident – for some people it’s a choice or a way to cope.
Young carers are less likely to finish school, get a job, or stay well.
Staying warm in winter is important, but so is staying safe. So a little caution can go a long way to prevent serious injury.
Vasectomy is safe for most but a study analysing 11,000 social media comments shows that some men are regretful and in pain months after the procedure.
You may be thinking it’s not worth the time or trouble to floss young kids’ teeth. But here are some tips to get you and your kids started.
Loneliness is more than a mental health issue.
Think your socks are clean? You might need to think again. They can carry millions of bacteria and fungi – and even link suspects to crime scenes.
Can kids eat too much fruit? Here’s what the evidence says.
The COVID pandemic likely began when the virus jumped from animals to humans, and didn’t start in a lab. But false narratives continue to circulate.
Almost half of hospital visitors skip washing their hands after using the toilet. If that’s happening in hospitals, imagine the hygiene at festivals and beaches.
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