It turns out that, although such measurements are important, waist circumference and ratio to height are not the whole story when it comes to your risk of disease and death.
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While for some, gambling might be a source of entertainment, for others, it can lead to significant harms.
Has your child fractured a bone? A new report shows it’s the leading type of injury for kids. But the causes of injury change as children grow older and differ between boys and girls.
Some women who use drugs like Ozempic have reported unexpected pregnancies. What’s going on?
There is only one audiologist for every million people in Africa. Pioneering digital devices help close the gap.
Filtering out PFAS is only the first step. These ‘forever chemicals’ still have to be destroyed, and there are many questions about how to do that safely.
Many people in the disability community are distressed by the plan to register all NDIS providers. There could be a more nuanced approach that preserves their wishes.
We can’t avoid stress altogether. But there are healthy ways to deal with it and move on.
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.
A new study reveals the extent of the COVID pandemic’s effect on headteachers, including high workloads, stress and exhaustion.
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?
Historians are working to shine a light on Alice Ball’s legacy and contributions to an early treatment of a dangerous and stigmatizing disease.
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.
Many people are suffering due to cost-of-living pressures but have they impacted sports participation rates in Australia?
Many have declared drugs like Ozempic could ‘end obesity’. This isn’t just untrue – it also perpetuates fat stigma.
The Palestinian enclave faces an interconnected series of crises that will amplify the human costs of conflict even when the bombing ends.
The AFL may appoint independent doctors at games to assess players for potential head injuries – can this help the concussion issue?
‘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.
Esports, obstacle course racing and pickleball are becoming more and more popular, but how do they impact physical and mental health?
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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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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