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Most antibiotic resistance research comes from high-income countries but the greatest threats are elsewhere. This inequality is shaping the future of global health.
A suicide attempt doesn’t always involve prior planning or thinking. But there are warnings signs.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy offers promise. But new research highlights concerns about safety and accessibility.
This is a significant scientific development, but several hurdles remain before we might see these antibiotics available for use.
Bone density is strongly linked to your risk of a fracture.
Certain personality traits may help explain why some educated, well-intentioned people sometimes reject conventional medicine in favour of fringe practices.
Aged-care workers often form bonds with residents over months or years. So they may experience feelings of grief and loss when someone in their care dies.
From sand flies to ticks, climate change is helping exotic parasites hitch a ride into the UK. Here’s what that means for pets – and people.
Here’s how to keep your gut happy and your energy up while on holiday – so you can make the most of every moment.
New research shows that people with dementia experience faster memory decline if they’re also diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
T maxxing offers a compelling narrative: raise your testosterone, upgrade your life. But if you don’t have clinically low testosterone, there are health risks.
In some cases it’s mould but the more likely culprit is a bacteria called Serratia marcescens. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Australia is awash with policies, but not the kind that would fix the workforce crisis. Here’s what would work instead.
Chocolate and porridge are both popular but only one gets binged. Why? Our psychology plays a bigger role in overeating than food labels alone.
Research shows how ticks survive deadly passengers and what it means for stopping future outbreaks.
The risk is very small, but for people who do become infected, this illness is nearly always fatal.
It’s a good idea to let your drinks cool down before you take a sip.
How much? This proposal could help take the stress and financial guesswork out of having a baby. But not everyone agrees.
When elite athletes collapse, it makes headlines. But the same thing happens to racehorses far more often – and studying them could help save human lives.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston 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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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
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Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University
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Lecturer in Exercise Science, University of South Australia
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University
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Professor of Health Economics, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong
