Much of what they said seems as relevant now as it did 2,000 years ago, even though we might question some of their methods.
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All good things must come to an end, but being back at your desk after a holiday doesn’t have to be a trauma.
In the absence of clear-cut regulation, who should decide on where and how a technology that could change the course of human health should be applied?
Navigating healthy vegetarian options on a menu can be trickier than making plant-based meals at home.
A new approach could allow even the most aggressive forms of ovarian cancer to be detected in their early stages.
The abortion drug they’re talking about is mifepristone, otherwise known as RU486. It has been used in Australia since 2012, opening access to women who couldn’t previously access abortions.
WHO’s declaration this week is not for a pandemic. The measures it triggers are designed to prevent mpox from becoming one.
The vaccine protects newborn babies through antibodies that cross the placenta.
It’s a common idea, but a myth. Here’s what we think is really going on.
Some moral frameworks tell us lying is bad. But what if telling someone with dementia the truth could cause them trauma or other harms?
New Zealand is not unique – health systems in most high-income countries are under stress. But that’s no reason to question the viability of the publicly-funded system in general.
From cracks and crevices to papillae problems, the tongue’s appearance can offer a host of information about health and lifestyle.
Many are living with the burden of endometriosis and not receiving treatments that could improve their quality of life. So what might pelvic health physio involve?
The number of people living to 100 is rising. Diet, medication use, sleep and where you live could all contribute.
Lennon’s round glasses are a key part of how we remember him. And the story behind why he wore them in public is part history, part vision science.
Olympic depression is common ailment for athletes post-competition.
Competing in the Olympics might be considered the pinnacle of any athletic career, but there may be a dark side for young sportspeople peaking so early on the world stage.
The study suggests BPA, an ingredient in some plastics, might play a role in oestrogen levels in infant and school-aged boys. But we have much to learn about what this means.
Scabies is caused by an infestation of tiny mites under the skin.
A new study looked at data from men for five years before a prostate cancer diagnosis, and five years afterwards, to understand how facing prostate cancer affected their mental health.
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