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Teenagers may seem clumsy, but some simple exercises can help their development.
In new research, parents described Australia’s Health Star Ratings as ‘misleading’, ‘not helpful’ and ‘on the wrong product’.
A new survey shows parents and carers have strong ideas about how a program for kids with disability could be designed.
This time of year can bring a resurgence of grief about facing Christmas without family.
An innovative study mapped preterm births, low birth weights and infant mortality to municipal water wells downstream from PFAS-contaminated sites. The results show the high cost of PFAS harm.
Surviving a stroke is only the beginning. Many people face years of hidden disabilities, limited rehabilitation and financial strain without enough help.
If a doctor tells you have a tumour, what does that actually mean? Do you have cancer? Let’s clear up any confusion.
A new Grattan Institute report shows how Australia can build a national system of psychosocial supports within five years without spending any more money.
When choosing a sunscreen, there are four non-negotiables.
With a little thought, you can host a meal with family and friends that’s supports everyone.
Want better sleep? Start by fixing your gut microbiome.
More women are learning about their breast density when they receive their mammogram results. But what happens next?
Insect repellents are the most common way to prevent mozzie bites. Here’s what the science says about their safety profile.
Here’s what these brain ‘holes’ and the scans that found them really mean.
Is working from home good for your mental health? If so, how many days a week are best? A new study has some answers.
Most (72%) people with dyspraxia report high anxiety about falling – yet they’re not even mentioned in fall prevention guidelines.
Australia’s regulator has issued warnings about the risk of suicidal thoughts and lower effectiveness of contraceptives in those taking Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.
The design, atmosphere and management of nightlife venues can increase or decrease the risk of sexual harm, new research shows.
Dating your psychologist, even if you’re no longer a client, is never a good idea, whatever Netflix says.
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