Leila Jameel, Swinburne University of Technology; Imogen Bell, The University of Melbourne; Neil Thomas, Swinburne University of Technology, and Rachel Brand, University of the Sunshine Coast
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.
Plastic water pipes may be cheaper, but they also come with risks.
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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.
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.
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.
There’s more to bad breath than just poor oral hygiene. Halitosis can also serve as a diagnostic tool for various health issues – and can even tell others if you’re on a diet.