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Trypophobia is more than an internet meme. It is a genuine psychological experience that can range from mild discomfort to significant distress.
New research charts how preferences have changed over the past 45 years, and where they stand now.
Noise concerns have tanked several data centres proposed in residential areas in Australia. But is the noise just annoying, or is it bad for our health?
If you’re squeamish, you might want to avoid the TikTok videos of people peeling off their pimple patches. But if you want to know if they really work, read on.
Some women can’t take hormone replacement therapy to alleviate hot flashes and night sweats. This medication is one alternative.
The discussion surrounding the American actor’s ad raises bigger questions about the attention placed on women’s bodies, not just in sport.
Animals use pheromones as chemical messengers to attract a mate or mark territory. But human sweat is very different.
New evidence shows more people might benefit from this cholesterol-lowering medication than we previously thought. But that doesn’t mean everyone should take one.
Parents play a vital role in educating young people about sex, sexuality and pornography. But where do you start?
Drug companies are using women of colour and First Nations celebrities in weight-loss campaigns. Not everyone’s happy.
Once we learn waists can be altered, it can be surprisingly easy to start questioning whether ours needs changing too.
Mozzies are causing Buruli ulcers in more parts of Australia. New research suggests a mosquito control can help reduce risks in future.
Government critics say changes to health insurance rebates will strain the public health system. But the evidence shows the impact might not be what you think.
A messy room isn’t usually created by one great act of mess-making. It results from hundreds of tiny behaviours.
Around one in three women report their birth experience as traumatic. And it’s not always related to medical emergencies.
Eastern states have experienced more vegetation growth during late winter and early spring, while WA has had lower plant growth. Here’s what this means for symptoms.
Chronic lifestyle diseases place growing pressure on healthcare. Prevention strategies should go beyond consumer behaviour and address how food is produced.
Ovarian cancer has a particularly poor survival rate. Only one in two women will live five years beyond their diagnosis.
You might be tempted to go for a run to control your anger. But that can make things worse. Here’s what the evidence tells us actually works.
R U OK? Day is Australia’s most recognisable mental health campaign. A study using nine years of data looked at how it affected wellbeing and access to care.
In some communities, cultural norms can make it hard for women to ask about sex, contraception, periods, pregnancy or birth in mainstream health-care settings.
Booze-free drinks that mimic the taste of alcohol can help teenagers fit in socially. But new research suggests there are important limits to what they can replace.
Many people report exercise makes them incredibly hungry. Here’s what might be going on.
Petting zoos can be a lot of fun for all the family. But a recent tragic case reminds us there are infection risks.