British TV presenter Davina McCall has undergone neurosurgery to remove a colloid cyst – a type of benign brain tumour. McCall was diagnosed with the tumour by chance. In an Instagram video posted in November…
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Yet another new COVID booster has recently been approved by the TGA. Here’s what to know about the JN.1 shot.
Pregnancy complicates a cancer diagnosis in many ways. So cancer treatment may need to be adjusted. Here’s what we know so far.
It’s important to help our kids maintain a healthy weight. But sometimes well-intentioned interventions can cause more harm than good.
While there are plenty of patient perspectives on social media , resources from healthcare professionals are far fewer – and are often lower quality.
There is evidence more time outside can help slow the progression of shortsightedness in children, due to the role sunlight plays in eye growth.
A recent study found semaglutide – the drug known as Ozempic – can improve knee pain in people with obesity and osteoarthritis.
We found teenagers who’d had traumatic experiences by age 12 were more likely to be vaping regularly at 15.
Even we were surprised at the levels of mental ill-health years after being released into the community.
While long COVID may not be immediately or directly life-threatening, it could exacerbate existing conditions.
Get ready for an alarming future, where truth and science no longer matter.
It’s OK to say you feel awkward and acknowledge the challenges they’re facing. But there are practical things you can do too.
The ancient classical texts of Hinduism taught that every age and stage of life need not be lived as a breathless race. They proposed living according to one’s natural capabilities.
Matcha is a powdered version of green tea. Here’s what the evidence says about whether it’s good for us.
Ketamine is steadily becoming the drug of choice for many people in the party scene. Here’s how to keep you and your mates safe.
Using ethnicity as a proxy for need is supported by local and international research. The government’s decision to get rid of it will mean worse outcomes for Māori and Pacific New Zealanders.
Many peoples throughout history used the warmth of the Sun to heal. Others used lamps or light split into different colours, which we still use today.
Although heatwaves can affect everyone, older adults are particularly at risk. But our new research has found older Queenslanders don’t necessarily believe heat poses a risk to their health.
Some private health insurers are offering their members easier access to GP telehealth services, sometimes for free.
The roles of health professionals such as nurses, physiotherapists and psychologists have been frozen for decades. A new review shows how this can change.
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