If Australia followed England’s lead and listed drugs such as Wegovy on the PBS for weight loss, this could bring the cost down from around $500 a month to $31.60.
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Depending on where you live, Ramadan can mean going 12 to 19 hours without eating or drinking anything.
Is ‘active recovery’ just another fitness myth, or does it help? Here’s what the evidence shows.
It might be tempting, but feeding your baby butter is not the answer. Here’s what to try instead.
What is a menopause health assessment? And how will it improve the health care women receive during this stage in their lives?
When patients can’t access their MHT patches, they may consider switching to different formulations, such as tablets or gels. Here’s how they differ.
Some groups may have rules that mean you can’t suggest services that haven’t paid a sponsorship fee.
Fertility clinics are not for everyone. So many people are going online to look for a sperm donor. But that comes with risks. Here’s what to think about first.
You might have heard that eating too many eggs will cause high cholesterol levels, leading to poor health. But what does the latest science say?
Botulism can also be a food-borne illness. Here’s what to know.
Having extra fingers or toes is just one example of the rich diversity of variation in our anatomy.
Cooling blankets are all over social media. But do they help you sleep? Here’s what we know so far.
When it comes to blocking harmful UV rays, not all windows are equal. Sometimes you’ll need extra protection.
The RSV vaccine is one of three vaccines covered under the National Immunisation Program for pregnant women.
Long-anticipated changes to how Australians buy paracetamol are on their way in a bid to reduce harms. Here’s what’s changing.
It’s a positive step, but there will be a few challenges to realising the full benefits to public health.
What do we know about the chance of conceiving naturally after age 45? And what are the risks?
You can have a reaction to various foods, but it’s not always an allergy – the difference lies with your immune system.
There are two main types of PNF stretching. Here’s how to do them.
Some illegally obtained benzodiazepines look like prescription medicines but are counterfeits that may contain fentanyl.
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Adelaide University
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Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
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Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Swinburne University of Technology
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Clinical Associate Professor, School of Medical Science & Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute; Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney
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Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Adelaide University
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Associate Professor and Clinical Academic Gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University
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Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland
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Sleep Researcher, Appleton Institute, HealthWise Research Group, CQUniversity Australia
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Evidence and Translation Lead, National Allergy Centre of Excellence; Chief Investigator, Centre of Food Allergy Research; Associate Professor and Group Leader, Childhood Allergy & Epidemiology Group, Child Health Research Centre, The University of Queensland
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Child Health Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle