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Most women give birth in public hospitals, seeing whichever midwife or doctor is rostered on. But research shows seeing the same person reduces a number of risks.
The new study shows the number of moles on almost 4,000 children dropped by 47% between 1992 and 2016. But here’s what parents still need to watch for.
Here’s how the claims about honey for specific injuries and diseases stack up to science.
When your loved one is in palliative care, the last thing you want to think about is money. But new research shows financial stress at this difficult time is front and centre.
Nothing is perfect, nothing lasts and nothing is ever finished. That’s the core of wabi-sabi. And psychology suggests this Japanese philosophy may be onto something.
Starting a GLP-1 drug was linked with a 14% overall reduced risk of new substance use disorders and a lower risk of harm for those with existing use disorders.
The clinics have received millions of visits since they opened in 2023. But a recent report suggests not everyone can get the care they need, when they need it.
First Nations people were more likely to feel confident about their medication – and to take it – when they had advice tailored to them. And their health improved.
A new study examined whether AI could help us predict breast cancer risk. Two experts unpack its key findings.
Teenagers with dysregulation disorders and from low-income families showed the strongest improvements in response to a treatment with micronutrients.
Some of the ancients were obsessed with living beyond 100. Here’s how they thought they could do it.
Some people are naturally better at recalling their dreams. Others worry they’re not getting quality sleep if they can’t remember their dreams. Here’s the science.
Black sesame is a hit on social media. Let’s see if its apparent health benefits stack up.
NZ’s primary care model rewards volume over complexity. Properly funding high-need patients would make the system safer and more sustainable.
Australia has more nurses per person than many countries. Allowing nurses in general practice to use all their skills could help meet the growing demand for care.
You probably know someone who claims to have a ‘fast metabolism’. But does the science support that idea?
A common mould has claimed the lives of two people, and left four others seriously ill. Here’s what you need to know.
If you used talc as a child, or still use it now, here’s what the science says about the link with cancer. It might not be what you think.
One Nation is proposing to force doctors to do a regional stint before they can work in the city. But would that work in practice?
If you’re bitten by a tick and eat meat, you may not get any symptoms for hours. Here’s what to look out for.
Bridgerton’s talk of ‘the pinnacle’ may have launched countless memes about orgasms. But there’s a lesson for all parents.
Cortisol spikes are not something you need to fear. In fact, cortisol rhythms – which involve some ups and some downs – are essential to staying well.
Do you dry your hair before going out to avoid catching a cold? That’s even if you know viruses are the real cause? Here’s what’s going on.
Ivermectin has been proposed as a treatment for a number of diseases. Here’s what the science actually says.