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Most Australians might expect more mental health services to be delivered to those who need them the most, which would be many in the lowest income areas. We found the opposite occurs.
As the weather warms up, offices are cranking up the air conditioning. But it may be an impossible task to find a temperature that suits everyone.
Natural curiosity, developing motor skills, and a limited understanding of risk make for a dangerous combination.
Does your dog need winter woolies?
The average life expectancy was just 46 for those who’d accessed homelessness services in the year leading up their death.
Do you really need to stretch before and after exercise? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all.
If the government is serious about addressing New Zealand’s shortage of psychologists, it needs to introduce practical job training earlier in the qualification process.
With screens dominating family life, understanding the impact of parental screen habits on the health of the whole family can guide us in setting better boundaries.
The accumulation of micro- and nano-plastics in marine organisms, particularly fish, eventually makes its way onto our plates. What are the health risks?
In our interviews with older people over the past 15 years, some have described the phenomenon of ‘tiredness of life’ in a matter-of-fact way – as though they are talking about the weather.
New research puts a dollar value on the health benefits of visits to national parks within reach of the city. It works out to almost $100 worth of savings to the health budget for every visit.
Gelato is the Italian word for any type of ice cream. But in Australia, gelato refers to the frozen dessert of Italian origin. No wonder it’s confusing.
There are a number of possible reasons we’ve seen a rise in STIs among people over 50 in recent years.
Research on artificial intelligence in marketing overwhelmingly neglects its potential negative consequences, a new study finds.
Most of what we know about the health impact of sea moss comes from studies in cells and animals, not humans.
A bad night’s sleep on Sunday, the start of a new project and changing weather over the weekend can all affect what happens on site on Mondays.
With a few science-backed culinary tricks, you can make a delicious cranberry dish that’s friendly to Type 1 diabetics.
From bull ants to fire ants, several types of ants found in Australia can sting. While ant stings are painful, they will generally get better on their own.
Heart-related diseases are the leading cause of death for women worldwide. But bystanders are less likely to intervene to perform CPR on a woman than a man.
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