People living in remote Indigenous communities have much higher rates of chronic disease compared to the overall Australian population. This program could help.
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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.
Your fridge might feel cold, but is it cold enough to stop bacteria? Over 50% of fridges run too warm, and most of us never check.
Researchers have been trying to answer this question for many years. Here’s what we know so far.
Doses of GHB have a very small margin of error. Just half a millilitre too much can lead to an overdose.
From weight loss to possible health concerns, discover the science – and controversy – behind one of the world’s most popular sugar substitutes.
Obesity is rising and sugar is part of the problem. But the sugar levy isn’t a tax on people - it’s a push for industry to do better.
Early research on Therabot and ChatGPT shows promise for anxiety, depression and quality of life, but there are big questions about safety, access and equity.
Research indicates that pre-eclampsia has a genetic basis. African women are at greater risk than other population groups.
A new review has identified more than 150 factors that influence the risk of knee osteoarthritis. These are the key ones to consider.
A very small amount of gluten can be harmful to people with coeliac disease, so you may worry about cross-contamination through saliva.
We need to feel some stress to achieve our best, but if we feel too much, we can flounder. That’s where resilience comes in.
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