It might feel like an odd or even slightly stomach-churning topic, but it’s a remarkably common question.
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A small proportion of people can do well on only a few hours of sleep a night. Here’s why that might be.
Retinol can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage. But it should be used with caution.
As colourful products promising ‘hangover-free mornings’ flood retail shelves and social media feeds, does the science stack up?
Abs are one element of the core muscles, so they’re similar in many ways – but the terms are often used with different connotations.
A new review looks at the safety and effectiveness of mouth taping during sleep for conditions such as sleep apnoea. The news isn’t so good.
Which one contains the most fat, skim milk or light milk? How about protein or calcium? A nutrition researcher explains.
We know people do forage and consume wild mushrooms, whether intentionally or accidentally. Sometimes, the consequences can be serious.
You can buy probiotics and prebiotics at the supermarket or pharmacy. But do they help your gut? Or are we better off eating fermented food such as cheese or kimchi?
Social media is awash with content promoting grounding mats and sheets. Could they really help you sleep better?
Cholesterol tests check the components of fat in your blood and compare them to normal ranges. Your clinician might also use ratios to compare different types.
Researchers have been trying to answer this question for many years. Here’s what we know so far.
One’s about behaviour, the other about emotions. Here’s how to respond to tantrums and meltdowns without losing your cool.
Habits are more like planting seeds than flipping switches. They take time, care and patience to grow.
Gap teeth are popular again thanks to White Lotus actor Aimee Lou Wood. But think twice before filing a gap in your teeth or smoothing off rough edges.
There are a number of reasons people are ‘microdosing’ weight-loss drugs. But here’s what to consider before you try it.
Four people have been charged over the death of a 5-year-old boy in a hyperbaric chamber at an ‘alternative medicine clinic’ in the United States.
Many people are convinced Easter egg chocolate tastes better than regular chocolate, and they may be onto something.
One virus is responsible for up to 90% of anal cancers.
A new review recommends lifting the ban on seven complementary therapies. Nine others remain prohibited.
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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