Evidence suggests the NDIS led to Australia having some of the highest rates of diagnosed autism in the world.
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This year, the National Disability Insurance Scheme is expected to cost taxpayers $50 billion. So what needs to change?
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.
Teens and young adults are more likely to be asymptomatic carriers of the bacterium that cause meningococcal disease, making university students a high-risk group.
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.
Many of us grew up hearing that crossing our legs was bad for our bodies. The research tells a less dramatic story.
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.
Many women can go straight to the pharmacy and get antibiotics without having to wait to see a doctor. But some symptoms can signal a more serious infection.
World Health Organization regulations are not a threat to national sovereignty, and they apply lessons learned from COVID. So why did NZ opt out?
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.
The prevalence of long COVID is more than a hundred times greater than the definition of a rare disease – yet there are no specific health services or support.
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.
There has already been a lot of flu this year but the flu season is unlikely to peak until late winter.
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.
Here’s what’s in place to protect supplies in the short term, and the risks of long-term instability.
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.