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When should you start discussing sex with your child? It may be earlier than you think: It starts with consent.
It sounds good in theory, but it doesn’t always work in practice. Here’s what the evidence from the UK and elsewhere shows so far.
Every ear is unique as a fingerprint – and their functions range from transmission of sound waves to sexual arousal
If men don’t understand or respect consent, this is likely to do with broader societal issues, rather than a lack of knowledge.
Plus, five other tips to get more fruit and vegetables in your diet on a budget.
Psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms, has shown promise in treating anorexia in early studies, mostly in rats. But more research is needed to test if it’s safe and effective in humans.
The so-called ‘FLiRT’ variants are dominant in the US and appear to be gaining traction in Australia. Here’s the information we have so far.
A virtual ED is typically staffed by emergency doctors, nurses and support staff who can assess patients’ symptoms, provide medical advice, and direct care to the right place.
We suspect these drug company payments are just the tip of the iceberg.
Contact tracing didn’t identify any cases beyond this child. While the risk to the public is very low, the global situation with bird flu is precarious.
Children and adolescents may experience perfectionism in relation to school work, sport, performance in art or music, or in relation to their own body. Here’s how parents can tackle it.
Older adults face greater health risks from extreme heat for several reasons, including their medications..
Air travel is safer than you might think, despite the publicity surrounding the recent Singapore Airlines incident. Here’s what’s going on to distort your perception of risk.
We need experts to help us interpret new health findings, put them into context and help us make decisions right for us
The mainstays of cancer treatment remain surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. But exercise, psychological support and diet can be powerful adjuncts.
People who menstruate in rural and remote Indigenous communities face a unique set of challenges, and have a particular need for better access to period products.
The NT government has invited views on access to voluntary assisted dying. But whether it should include access for those with dementia is not so clear cut.
Hard water might dry out your hair and skin − but having hard water isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Without proper hydration, good diet and hygiene, the body can turn its fluids into stone.
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