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About 1-4% of people have synaesthesia, a trait that both fascinates and puzzles scientists.
Many of us have rituals or habits to cope with worry that give us more of a sense of control. But here’s when they might be something more serious.
Humanitarian personnel put themselves in harm’s way to help others. An international law expert explains how we can keep them safe.
You can have a severe allergic reaction to this herbal medicine even if you’ve previously taken it without any problems.
Some knee injections for osteoarthritis promise to repair or regenerate the joint. Others claim to decrease pain and make it easier to move.
The idea is to catch mental health problems early, before they get worse. Here’s how it works – and the outcomes of those who’ve tried similar programs.
Sure, a cuddle can feel great. But that doesn’t mean ‘cuddle therapy’ is for you.
Once taboo, injecting is becoming normalised in the beauty industry and on social media. But what do peptide serums actually contain? And do the anti-ageing claims stack up?
You don’t need to go without meat or dairy to afford your weekly shop. Here’s how to choose lower-cost items and spot bargains.
We asked 5 experts if clinics should be allowed to prescribe medicinal cannabis if they have financial links to the supplier or dispenser. Here’s what they said.
Whenever you ride a bike or knit a sweater, you’re using your procedural memory. Two cognitive scientists explain what it is and how it works.
Parents want to see if medicinal cannabis can help their child’s behavioural or emotional problems. But the evidence isn’t in and there are potential safety concerns.
A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.
By enforcing a ‘sex test’ for athletes, the International Olympic Committee has reignited the debate about what a ‘level playing field’ actually means in sport.
If you love a late-night chocolate egg, you may struggle to sleep. A sleep expert explains why.
If approved, mirtazapine would be the first prescription medicine for people with methamphetamine dependency.
If you had your appendix out recently, does your insurer need to know? Different rules apply depending on the type of insurance. Here’s what you need to know.
Many Australians are taking medicinal cannabis for their anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. But does it actually work?
In 1619, a loud sound and a bright flash of light woke philosopher René Descartes from a dream. Was it divine revelation – or exploding head syndrome?
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