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?
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.
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?
Chipo’s story gives the perspective of a parent forced to leave a young child behind to provide for him.
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.
Excessive exposure causes skin cancer, but sun exposure also has benefits. How do you balance the two?
Some tattoo inks contain unlabeled materials that can cause allergic reactions.
As New Zealand readies itself for AI-assisted medical treatment targeted to individuals, officials need to ensure the benefits outweigh the risks.
Typically, cataract surgeries are painless and significantly restore vision.
Now’s the time to get your hands on a pair of eclipse glasses in preparation for April’s display of celestial wonder.
Vegan foods are considered by most consumers to have no ingredients of animal origin, but they may actually contain milk proteins.
An inhaler that costs nearly $300 in the US goes for just $9 in Germany. What gives?
A study of more than 100 teens and their caregivers showed a unique link between hardship and behavior problems.
Being severely sunburnt as a child more than doubles the chance of developing future skin cancer but less than half of primary schools questioned in new research have a sun safety policy.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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