Finding cosmetics that are free of hormone- disrupting chemicals often means paying more. An epidemiologist explains the risk, particularly for young women.
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Renters with nowhere to go. Home owners forced into mortgage stress. If our homes are damaged by floods or fires, it damages our health for years afterwards
The diet industry’s reliance on the ‘calories in, calories out’ concept is why society blames people for being overweight. But it’s a myth.
Cases of the flu and COVID are set to rise over winter, with many people looking to get vaccinated against both viruses.
Fewer than one in 100 people who use IUDs and contraceptive implants become pregnant each year, making them the most effective contraceptives. But they can be difficult to access. Here’s why.
Our new study demonstrates the enormous potential that machine learning has to help identify people with AS
Many programs that offer the ‘the fastest way to lose weight’ are considered fad diets that severely restrict calories or eliminate some foods.
New research finds that switching to a more thoughtful mindset can increase engagement with healthier food options on social media.
We estimate more than 200 communities across Australia do not have community drinking water fountains. That must change.
Brain injury survivors report the sport can give constant opportunities for learning and a way to reevaulate emotions.
Fires in Canada have sent smoke across several US states, leaving cities including New York, Chicago and Denver with some of the worst air quality in the world – even far from the flames.
There are four signs of parental burnout and four positive things parents can do to take care of themselves as well as their kids.
Physical ailments and deteriorated health may be the one area in which politicians can escape scrutiny.
Here’s what the new WHO guidelines mean for people who have switched to artificial sweeteners for health reasons.
As people flock back to offices and pack public transport, we’re seeing more cases of the flu than in recent years. The flu shot isn’t perfect but it cuts your chance of being hospitalised.
Plans to use buying power to save money on assistive technology for NDIS participants should be approached with caution. Otherwise, savings may come at the cost of a person-first approach.
The 2023 budget is unlikely to do the one thing our health system needs: provide the funding for a new medical school to meet our growing need for locally trained doctors.
Children aged under six years shouldn’t have cough syrup. It’s not only ineffective, it can be harmful.
Companion dogs respond to their environments and their owners’ sense of well-being. When owners are stressed and anxious, dogs can exhibit undesirable behaviours.
A new study shows that the gut microbiota has little or no effect on our weight, metabolism and risk of developing chronic diseases.
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