Punishment for a crime shouldn’t extend to denying women’s fertility when they’re released from prison. Here’s why.
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Women are already less likely to access the NDIS for their disabilities than men and more likely to be carers.
If you follow child nutrition content on social media, you’re bound to be confused when it comes to giving your kids milk. Here’s what the evidence actually says.
In the 1990s, repressed memories sparked a major scientific dispute about how trauma works. Now, the idea is back – with a twist.
As more services move online, a study based on interviews with over-65s reveals growing barriers to staying connected, informed and independent.
A toothbrush, some toothpaste and a few minutes of care can prevent a life‑threatening infection. That’s rare in modern medicine.
A scary thought that keeps on popping into your mind doesn’t mean it’ll come true or you’ll act on it. But some types of intrusive thoughts are worth listening to.
The latest research on menopause hormone therapy is reassuring, showing little to no association with stroke and blood clots, but benefits for bone health.
More evidence is needed to understand how laundry could help curb skin disease.
Scolyer captured the world’s attention when he volunteered for a world-first experimental treatment for brain cancer. He died on Sunday night, aged 59.
Making Nutella sandwiches for lunch again? The food industry has you in a bind, a new study shows.
Social media is spruiking the health benefits of ‘lymphatic draining’. 2 lymphoedema experts explain what it is and whether it works.
There is no approved vaccine to curb the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. But new funding offers hope.
This drug is used to treat endometriosis and some breast cancers, but will soon be stripped from Australian shelves.
On first glance, this might appear to be a defensible measure. But there’s little evidence these abortions are occurring.
Western PTSD treatments typically focus on talking to a therapist about your feelings and emotions. But this doesn’t actually help everyone.
For some people, healthy eating can become an obsession that has a devastating impact on their health and relationships.
New research reveals maternal vaccination drops with each pregnancy. This means later-born children are less protected but at higher risk of infectious illness.
This sounds far-fetched. But what does the science say?
In the second half of 2025 influenza killed more Australians a month than COVID. Here’s how it happened.
Ozempic-style drugs have been flagged as possible treatments for cancer, dementia, endo, addiction and more. An expert explains what the evidence really says.
Three experts explain how the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola may have crossed continents.
A single dot on a growth chart doesn’t mean much in isolation. Here’s what your nurse is looking for when checking your baby’s growth – and how they’ll support you.
From brown bananas to soggy salad, we often let food get past its prime. Here are some tips to salvage what you can.
Therapies aimed at reframing negative thoughts may not work for some people with PTSD. New research shows it may be because their brains work differently after trauma.