The message that blue light from screens stops you from falling asleep is essentially a myth, albeit a very convincing one. Here’s what’s really going on.
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Somatic therapies go further than understanding that emotions like stress can affect physical health. People are guided to bring awareness to their body and explore how sensations may be released.
We hear a lot about women’s biological clock and how age affects the chance of pregnancy. But age also affects men’s fertility. Here’s how.
From boosting energy to reducing the risk of developing chronic diseases, a few cups of coffee every day could be beneficial for your health.
Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to updated treatment guidelines. Here’s how.
For many women, strength training is empowering, improving confidence and body image.
A large survey showed links between gaming and wellbeing and found a way to show cause and effect – that even owning a gaming console improved wellbeing.
Some characteristics of the work and study setting – support, safety and flexibility – on ABC show The Assembly would be great to see in ‘real world’ workplaces and universities.
Don’t overlook your nose – it’s could have plenty to tell you about the state of your health
We calculated lost productivity due to long COVID. The impacts were greatest among people aged 30 to 49.
IV fluids are essential to keep patients hydrated during surgery – but there may be some workarounds.
Drug cartels selling drugs in NZ and Australia are using Fiji as a waypoint – where kids as young as nine are being treated for meth addiction, while crime and HIV rates are climbing. What can be done?
Much of what they said seems as relevant now as it did 2,000 years ago, even though we might question some of their methods.
All good things must come to an end, but being back at your desk after a holiday doesn’t have to be a trauma.
In the absence of clear-cut regulation, who should decide on where and how a technology that could change the course of human health should be applied?
Navigating healthy vegetarian options on a menu can be trickier than making plant-based meals at home.
A new approach could allow even the most aggressive forms of ovarian cancer to be detected in their early stages.
The abortion drug they’re talking about is mifepristone, otherwise known as RU486. It has been used in Australia since 2012, opening access to women who couldn’t previously access abortions.
WHO’s declaration this week is not for a pandemic. The measures it triggers are designed to prevent mpox from becoming one.
The vaccine protects newborn babies through antibodies that cross the placenta.
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