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Letting a global tobacco giant give evidence to a parliamentary committee behind closed doors is one of many lobbying tactics Australia has allowed.
Finding the right psychologist isn’t just about who’s available. Here’s what to ask, what to look for, and how to make sure the approach fits your needs.
Don’t cut your patches in half, as this stops them working. There’s no need to ration your supplies – here are other options to ease your menopause symptoms.
Is it the flu, COVID or something else? That old rapid antigen test sitting in your cupboard may tell you. But this is what you need to know.
Muscle is an endocrine organ. When it contracts during exercise, it communicates with your entire body.
Two big factors influence the length of the allergy season and how bad people’s allergies will be, and both are expanding.
With new spending and an operating surplus, the Victorian treasurer has delivered the goods. But the state’s huge net debt still looms large.
Your kids don’t need to know the ins and outs of why you’re separating. But being clear and involving them in decisions that affect them can help them adjust.
Hiking to a breathtaking view or losing yourself in the roar of a crowd. A neuroscientist explains why awe can feel transformative – and improve your mental health.
Surrogates aren’t currently able to be paid, except for reasonable expenses associated with pregnancy and birth. But other options are currently under review.
First-trimester screening and intervention has the greatest potential to prevent maternal syphilis. But 1 in 4 pregnant people do not have access to prenatal care during the first trimester.
Lp(a) isn’t included in routine cholesterol tests but it can affect your risk of developing heart disease or having a stroke.
The government acknowledges the current market-based model isn’t working. So what changes are ahead for disability accommodation?
Intimate partner violence increases women’s risk of suicidal thoughts and actions by two- to five-fold.
NeeDoh is the latest squishable toy to go viral. But not all sensory objects are toys. Here’s the difference and why it matters.
Don’t be a selfie tragic. Avoid dead whales, rock ledges and hungry sharks. Oh, and the carcass might explode.
Wastewater data can only measure the volume of drugs consumed, not the number of people using them or the level of harm they experience.
Most vision loss is preventable, yet many New Zealanders can’t afford care. Following Australia’s public funding model could cut costs and reduce inequities.
Could philanthropists be dominating global health metrics, governance, and outcomes?
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