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TV adventurer Bear Grylls is famous for his survival hacks. But when it comes to rehydrating by drinking your own pee, was he right?
Before you accept the pool party invitation or host your own, ask these questions first.
While water usually drains naturally, a few tips can help speed things up and prevent swimmer’s ear, a common infection after swimming.
Wellness culture is an intoxicating cocktail, blending evolved social preferences for health, fertility and social status with the signalling power of social media.
Here are some low-equipment, time-efficient strategies to keep you exercising through the break.
Kidney stones are painful and surprisingly common this time of year. Here’s why and how to prevent them ruining your Christmas.
When choosing a sunscreen, there are four non-negotiables.
Insect repellents are the most common way to prevent mozzie bites. Here’s what the science says about their safety profile.
Almost half of hospital visitors skip washing their hands after using the toilet. If that’s happening in hospitals, imagine the hygiene at festivals and beaches.
Summer’s here and so are the stings. From nettles to ticks to jellyfish, here’s how to treat (and avoid) the season’s most painful bites.
Love a summer picnic? So do bacteria. Here’s how to stop food poisoning from spoiling your fun.
Hot sand, sunburn, and sizzling sausages – summer is full of burn hazards.
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.
Both are caused by exposure to excessive heat, whether from hot conditions, physical exertion, or both.
From nausea and vomiting to brain swelling and erection problems. These are just some of the side effects of melanotan-II.
Health authorities in Victoria and NSW are warning of an increased risk of potentially life threatening mosquito-borne disease. What can you do to protect yourself and your family?
You don’t have to go to a specialist camping shop to buy healthy, energy-dense snacks for bushwalks. These three foods should do the trick.
Genetics, age, hormones and nutrition can affect the growth of your hair and nails. Here’s how.
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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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Postdoctoral Researcher, Dermatology Research Centre, The University of Queensland
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NHMRC Research Fellow, School of Population Health and Co-founder UNSW Beach Safety Research Group, UNSW
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Adjunct Professor, School of Psychology, Curtin University and College of Health and Medicine, Australian National University
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Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Swinburne University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Director of the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University
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Professor of Heat & Health; Director of Heat & Health Research Incubator; Director of Thermal Ergonomics Laboratory, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor of Health Sciences, Adelaide University
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Associate Professor of Medicine, Bond University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University
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Lecturer in Physiology, The University of Melbourne
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Professor in Biochemistry, Murdoch University