Two litres of tap water in the regional New South Wales town of Walgett has as much sodium as an entire large bag of sea salt popcorn.
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After a day, you’ll feel less dehydrated. After a week, your mood and sleep improves – and the benefits keep going.
Love a summer picnic? So do bacteria. Here’s how to stop food poisoning from spoiling your fun.
Foot washing is essential for health as well as hygiene
There is no vaccine for humans against Hendra. The virus is severe and can be deadly – but it’s very rare.
A ‘cannabis use disorder’ can make it difficult to control how often or how much cannabis you use. Here are some of the symptoms.
Here’s what you need to know about the different types of cover. And if your claim is rejected, what to do next.
Nearly one in 20 UK children have DCD, also known as dyspraxia, but most wait years for a diagnosis.
New study shows promise for early diagnosis of poor blood circulation using ultrasound.
Storm systems, heat waves, bright sunlight, even lightning – for millions of people, weather changes can bring on painful headaches.
Cooling caps protect hair during chemo – but only at the right temperature. Antioxidants may help when cooling falls short.
Here’s how a drug gets from an idea into patients’ hands – and why Australians sometimes wait longer to access a new drug than their American cousins.
Here’s what updated advice about flu vaccines means for you and your holiday plans.
Research shows flavan-3-ols in everyday foods like tea, apples, cocoa and berries may help lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel function.
My research findings were clear: mental wellness in the face of ecological distress was anchored not in thoughts, but in action
The advice to “eat less, move more” isn’t just outdated, it’s harmful. Obesity is a chronic condition shaped by biology, environment and inequality.
Behind the marketing and influencer testimonials on podcasts and TikTok lies a less appealing truth. Ice baths can be dangerous.
Some people have to call around pharmacies to get their script filled, others change to different medications. And the shortage is expected to continue.
The latest announcement doesn’t tighten existing prescribing or marketing rules for medicinal cannabis. It just reminds health professionals what the rules are.
The WHO has classified XFG or ‘Stratus’ as a variant under monitoring. It may well become the dominant variant globally very soon.
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