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Before you spend your money, here’s why you should think twice about buying a weight-loss patch.
Go on, drink hot water if it makes you feel good. But don’t expect it to have magical properties beyond staying hydrated.
Certain kinds of exercise were more effective at reducing symptoms. And some people benefited more.
Until now, we haven’t had research that tracks how accessing hormones or surgeries affects how much trans people use mental health services and medications.
Some sandwich-alternatives will take some prior preparation, others can be as simple as a sandwich.
Companies are profiting from parental anxiety while providing questionable benefits from these tests. Here’s what we know so far.
While children living in poorer areas used to have the highest rates of ADHD prescriptions, this has flipped.
Meaning rarely comes from dramatic resolutions. Psychology shows it grows from small repeated actions – and you can start with just a few minutes a day.
‘I don’t want to live but I don’t want to die.’ ‘I wish I could fall asleep and not wake up.’ When people talk like this, how should we respond?
Preventing disease is clearly worthwhile. So why is the future of a key Australian health promotion agency, VicHealth, in the balance?
This debilitating disease is particularly dangerous for babies, but can affect people at any age. Vaccination remains a key line of defence.
The tragedy has again exposed a system that doesn’t reach out to those who are most unwell.
We finally have more detail on how Thriving Kids will work. But families of kids with autism and developmental delay may still be wary.
More than 3,000 patients are stranded in hospital waiting for discharge to a more appropriate aged care facility. Here’s why.
Shorter wait times and lower costs. That’s what people with ADHD and their families can expect now Victorian GPs are getting more involved with diagnosis and treatment. But questions remain.
Women are frustrated at being bombarded with marketing for menopause ‘solutions’ that don’t work or overstate the benefits.
People who work in emergency services, such as firefighters, are more likely than others to develop symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress.
The NT looks set to introduce voluntary assisted dying mid-year, while other states are reviewing – and may change – current laws. Here’s what you need to know.
NZ’s one-size-fits-all approach to managing type 2 diabetes is better in theory than practice for many patients.
Laxatives are generally quite safe when taken at the recommended dosage. However, they can cause side effects and long-term use and overuse can lead to problems.
You’ve probably noticed your heart rate increases after you start drinking your morning coffee. But the impact on blood pressure is more complicated.
The deal struck between states and territories and the federal government follows a long-running standoff. Here’s what’s been agreed, and what’s still missing.
The fatality rate in humans can be between 40% and 75%.
An increasing number of Australians take multiple medications, increasing the risk of misuse and harm. But there is currently no centralised way to track prescriptions.