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Does weight come back when you stop taking drugs like Ozempic? Are these medications simply another (expensive) form of yo-yo dieting? Here’s what we know so far.
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A new study reveals the extent of the COVID pandemic’s effect on headteachers, including high workloads, stress and exhaustion.
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The vast majority of people with mental illness pose no risk of violence to others. But is there a link between mental illness and violent crime?
The island of Molokai, where the Ball Method successfully treated leprosy sufferers.
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Historians are working to shine a light on Alice Ball’s legacy and contributions to an early treatment of a dangerous and stigmatizing disease.
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We don’t tell people taking statins to treat high cholesterol or drugs to manage high blood pressure they’re cheating or taking the easy way out. Nor should we when people take drugs like Ozempic.
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Many people are suffering due to cost-of-living pressures but have they impacted sports participation rates in Australia?
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Many have declared drugs like Ozempic could ‘end obesity’. This isn’t just untrue – it also perpetuates fat stigma.
Palestinians look for survivors after a Israeli strike in Gaza on Oct. 31, 2023.
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The Palestinian enclave faces an interconnected series of crises that will amplify the human costs of conflict even when the bombing ends.
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The AFL may appoint independent doctors at games to assess players for potential head injuries – can this help the concussion issue?
They act kind of like drugs, but they aren’t regulated like them.
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‘Natural’ isn’t the same thing as healthful. You can have too much of a good thing, and taking action can be worse than doing nothing.
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Esports, obstacle course racing and pickleball are becoming more and more popular, but how do they impact physical and mental health?
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Setting realistic and measurable goals and giving yourself a little treat when you meet them can help power your fitness motivation through the darker months.
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Early on we heard a lot about the potential benefits of drugs like Ozempic. Now we’re hearing more about the risks. But what does the latest evidence say?
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Chipo’s story gives the perspective of a parent forced to leave a young child behind to provide for him.
NSW Waratahs Women versus Brumbies Women at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
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Despite the fact that there are similar injuries in men and women’s rugby, women should not be viewed merely as smaller versions of men.
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Excessive exposure causes skin cancer, but sun exposure also has benefits. How do you balance the two?
Tattoo ink ingredients don’t always match what’s labeled on the bottle.
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Some tattoo inks contain unlabeled materials that can cause allergic reactions.
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As New Zealand readies itself for AI-assisted medical treatment targeted to individuals, officials need to ensure the benefits outweigh the risks.
Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens of the eye and replaces it with a new, clear lens.
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Typically, cataract surgeries are painless and significantly restore vision.
Solar eclipses don’t come around often, but make sure to view these rare events with eclipse glasses to protect your vision.
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Now’s the time to get your hands on a pair of eclipse glasses in preparation for April’s display of celestial wonder.