Research reveals AI models are learning shortcuts, like racial categories, instead of disease, potentially reinforcing bias in healthcare.
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As wearable technologies become more popular, it’s important to consider how they actually work and what their data actually tells us.
Appendicitis is more common in children and young people. Here are the symptoms to look out for.
Twins Bridgette and Paula Powers have gone viral for the way they speak in unison, using the same gestures and words.
Boosting Australia’s ability to make pharmaceuticals sounds like a great way to ease medicine shortages. But there are simpler, cheaper options we could try first.
From elite athletes to amateurs, eating disorders are too often praised as ‘discipline’.
A dash of cinnamon or turmeric can boost flavour and may benefit health - but high dose supplements of the spices could do more harm than good.
Saunas offer legitimate health benefits—from cardiovascular support to cognitive protection. But combining them with alcohol could undo all that good.
You can buy probiotics and prebiotics at the supermarket or pharmacy. But do they help your gut? Or are we better off eating fermented food such as cheese or kimchi?
Social media is awash with content promoting grounding mats and sheets. Could they really help you sleep better?
People living in remote Indigenous communities have much higher rates of chronic disease compared to the overall Australian population. This program could help.
Stress isn’t inherently bad – it’s a survival tool. But when it becomes chronic, it can have lasting effects on our physical and mental health.
Researchers at UCL are exploring whether the psychedelic drug DMT can be used to curb drinking habits.
Fighting loneliness means more than self-help. It means rebuilding the social fabric – with spaces, services and support for everyone.
Cholesterol tests check the components of fat in your blood and compare them to normal ranges. Your clinician might also use ratios to compare different types.
The symptoms of a burst ovarian cyst can be similar to other serious conditions, such as appendicitis or an ectopic pregnancy.
It may be tempting to view hospital parking fees as exploiting a captive market. But the reality is much more complex.
Addiction isn’t a brain disease – but substance use is rarely a free choice either.
The fight against neglected tropical diseases is a fight for equity, productivity and long-term security. South-east Asia can lead the way.
Stars such as Salma Hayek and Gwyneth Paltrow are said to swear by it, but bone broth is far from a new discovery.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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