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This is a worthwhile exercise, and over time will provide a scorecard on government performance on key measures.
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The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed 28 lives, including four health workers. Here’s what it means for those in the region and beyond.
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Not all of us can find time for a long gym workout or a run. But do small bursts of activity have the same effect?
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Going hungry sometimes or often has become increasingly common for many New Zealanders. Solutions need to be targeted to individual or household circumstances.
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‘The sex talk’ is not one single conversation. Here’s how to get started even if this seems super awkward.
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We spend a lot of time and money treating chronic health conditions. But we could prevent some of them in the first place if we improved housing.
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Inflated death tolls in the news don’t just mislead; they can misguide public fear, funding and policy.
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Medicinal cannabis scripts are rising and reports of side effects are likely an underestimate. Here’s what we know about the risks.
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Migrants with dementia who’ve acquired English later in life may revert to their childhood language – and many rely on family members to interpret.
Smoke and haze from a Canadian wildfire blankets downtown Detroit in August 2025.
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An emergency medical plan, labeling an inhaler, and learning how to use different medications can help children with asthma manage their symptoms.
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Persistent indigestion isn’t always harmless. Here’s how to tell when it’s time to skip the pharmacy aisle and see your GP instead.
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Art and music therapists can charge the National Disability Insurance Scheme the same as counsellors, after an independent review found they are effective.
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Autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition, with support needs often changing over time.
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Australia is increasingly settling refugees with disability. New research points to intersecting issues that help and hinder how they fare when they get here.
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Lying awake at night doesn’t necessarily mean you have insomnia. Here’s what it could be instead.
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Here’s what you should know – and ask – if your doctor uses an AI scribe in your consultation.
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This vaccine replaces previously listed pneumococcal shots, having been updated to offer better protection against the disease.
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Around 41% of us have noisy knees. Here’s what we know about these clicks.
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Almost three in four Australian children drank sugar drinks every day in 1995. Now, it’s just one in four.
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From food trucks in Italy to jars on UK shelves: botulism is rare but deadly. Here’s what you need to know.