The weight-loss drug Wegovy is now in Australia. Here’s what the science says about the potential benefits and risks of taking it.
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Taking your supplement at the right time of day and with certain foods can boost how your body absorbs the iron.
RSV is most common in kids under 5. Research suggests it could cause asthma, but we need to know more.
The popularity of the Mediterranean diet reveals a society in crisis, because it is the opposite of our way of life.
Type 1.5 diabetes has features of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Whether ‘adaptive’ equipment is expensive or affordable, expert guidance is essential for many people with disabilities.
Public health resources often recommend brown rice instead of white as a ‘healthy swap’. But what if you prefer white rice?
If you’re aged 25 to 74, you might be due for a cervical cancer screening test. Here’s what to expect – and what’s changed in recent years.
Do you have to say a fond farewell to your favourite ham sarnie or bacon butty? An expert sets the record straight
For the majority of the population, the risk appears to be very low. And for the higher-risk groups, we should be able to manage any outbreaks.
People with illnesses that can’t be cured are often in intense pain and discomfort. They rely on opioids such as morphine for relief.
Cottage cheese has had a glow up. Forget bland and boring, and embrace the social media trend.
Do you tend to exercise mainly on the weekends? A new study finds this could offer equivalent benefits for brain health and mental health as staying active throughout the week.
A study has suggested that consuming ecklonia cava – a type of brown algae – could prevent or delay the onset of Parkinson’s disease.
It’s been a long road, but the government has pushed through NDIS reforms – and lost a lot of political currency with the disability community in the process.
Elvis died on the toilet, possibly of a heart attack. A new Australian-led study involving thousands of people sheds new light on how constipation and heart attacks are linked.
Travellers to South and Central America are being warned to avoid biting insects after a rise in cases of the potential fatal disease caused by Oropouche virus. Here’s what you need to know.
First Nations women are more likely than non-Indigenous women to experience traumatic brain injury from domestic violence. But they don’t always access health care.
Social media challenges can be fun, entertaining – and deadly. Here’s what you need to know about some of the most dangerous.
People who use their voice a lot for work are usually eager to get back to normal – and are more likely to force their voice before it’s ready.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
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Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Adelaide University
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Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University
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Professor of Health Economics, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
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Program Director, Health and Aged Care, Grattan Institute