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New research finds a link between childhood trauma and a reduced engagement with healthcare services later in life.
Rural emergency departments can be busier than normal during school holidays. Plus they can be short-staffed. So please, save the ED for true emergencies.
The June heat wave triggered warnings of a flash drought and caused a surge in ER visits. Many other countries have been facing extreme heat at the same time.
The experience of hearing voices can be very different from person to person, and can change over time. They can be comforting or very distressing.
Durability and the risk of chemicals being released when pipes heat up are just 2 concerns about plastic pipes.
The traction drug checking is gaining in Australia reflects local and international evidence showing these services reduce harm for people who use illicit drugs.
Normally, breathing happens automatically. But we can control our breath, by directing the movement of our diaphragm and mouth. And the benefits are significant and wide-reaching.
90% of women have cellulite. It’s not a condition that needs treatment or a flaw that should be corrected.
From October, people who vape for therapeutic purposes will be able to purchase them from pharmacies without a prescription.
Strep A usually causes a relatively mild infection or no symptoms at all. But in rare cases, it can cause severe illness.
It is difficult and expensive to effectively remove ‘forever chemicals’ from your drinking water at home. And you also don’t want to get rid of the health-giving minerals water contains.
Azithromycin is facing shortages of its liquid formulation, which is used to treat respiratory and other illnesses in children.
Wool, cotton, polyester? Here’s what we found when it comes to choosing the right textiles for sleep.
A large survey found many Australians take their young child to see a chiropractor, and most are happy with the results. But is it safe?
The future of the blockbuster drugs could hinge on a trial in Pennsylvania.
In a new study, we found that a program combining walking and education can effectively reduce the recurrence of low back pain.
We’re seeing more big cars on the road. What does this mean for safety?
Timely stroke treatment can limit brain damage and improve outcomes for patients. But this depends on early recognition of the symptoms, which is not always easy.
Here are some steps you can take to use opioids more safely and effectively at home.
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