New guidelines for minor cosmetic procedures have just kicked in, but laws remain inconsistent across Australia. This may not be such a bad thing.
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Not all of us can find time for a long gym workout or a run. But do small bursts of activity have the same effect?
‘The sex talk’ is not one single conversation. Here’s how to get started even if this seems super awkward.
Lying awake at night doesn’t necessarily mean you have insomnia. Here’s what it could be instead.
Here’s what you should know – and ask – if your doctor uses an AI scribe in your consultation.
Around 41% of us have noisy knees. Here’s what we know about these clicks.
Almost three in four Australian children drank sugar drinks every day in 1995. Now, it’s just one in four.
There’s not a lot of research on whether cutting down on caffeine makes our dreams more vivid. But that doesn’t mean we’re completely in the dark.
Does your dental clinic ask you to book a check-up and clean every six months? Let’s look at whether this advice is based on evidence or opinion.
Do you read the news and connect with friends while on the loo? Here’s what you should know.
Parents sometimes avoid nuts due to claims they cause unwanted weight gain or trigger life-threatening allergies.
This concoction is being touted on social media – here’s what the evidence says.
How do you know when it’s time to find a new GP? Here’s what to consider if you have that niggling feeling.
If last year is anything to go by, the flu season is dragging on. So, it’s still worth getting a flu shot if you haven’t had one already this year.
Bone density is strongly linked to your risk of a fracture.
In some cases it’s mould but the more likely culprit is a bacteria called Serratia marcescens. Here’s what you need to know about it.
It’s a good idea to let your drinks cool down before you take a sip.
Social media influencers tout creatine supplements for athletic performance and to boost brain health. Here’s what the evidence says.
Breasts are ‘sisters, not twins’. So while your bra is symmetrical, it’s normal your breasts aren’t.
If you’re feeling extra hungry while breastfeeding, there’s a good reason for it. Your body needs more nutrients to support milk production.
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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