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Research shows almost one-third of teenage girls have experienced body shaming online.
A 15-year study found older adults with healthy diets aged better and developed diseases more slowly, contrary to those eating more inflammatory foods.
A cold will make your snot thicker and it may change colour.
Some claim ‘social contagion’ is driving teenagers who were assigned female at birth to identify as transgender and seek medical care.
As wildfire smoke becomes a frequent summer hazard across large parts of the US, knowing the risk at the neighborhood scale matters for human health.
Weight is a visible, cheap and easy metric – but it doesn’t reflect what matters most: diet quality, physical activity, blood pressure, stress or metabolic health.
Children as young as six months are exposed to adult cosmetics. Risks include hormone disruption, skin reactions and long-term health concerns.
US beef will soon be back on Australian menus. But how does it compare with home-grown beef? Three experts explain.
The main symptoms include fever, joint pain and joint swelling. Here’s what else to know.
Some people are waiting for up to three years for public dental care.
Peeing when you run or jump isn’t “just one of those things.” It’s a sign your pelvic floor needs support.
Fermented stevia may kill pancreatic cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed.
The fatal jet ski accident in Sydney this week reminds us how dangerous these personal watercraft can be.
Studies have shown people who sleep more than average have a higher risk of health problems and death. But is sleeping a lot a symptom or a cause?
A fifth of New Zealanders surveyed said they struggled to pay their power bills in the past year, forcing them to choose between electricity and other essentials.
Microplastics in your blood? Orlando Bloom thinks so. Here’s what the science says about detox, dialysis and whether “cleaning” your blood really works.
Novak Djokovic, 38, Jess Fishlock, 38, Ronaldo, 39. Elite athletes are staying at the top longer than ever. Here’s how science is redefining peak performance.
If you have COVID or the flu, you’ll want to stay home and recover. But what about if your symptoms are mild? Here’s what to consider.
When a family member or friend cuts off all communication, it can feel like grief. Here’s how to cope with this surprisingly common type of ghosting.
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