Taking regular breaks from technology seems like a good idea. A digital wellbeing expert explains if that’s backed by science.
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Specialist doctors have the highest incomes in the country and run the most profitable business. But patients often can’t afford their fees.
Older women and people with diabetes are much more likely to develop this condition. So do physio or steroid injections make a difference? And what about surgery?
Teenagers often love chocolate bars and hot chips. A paediatric nutritionist explains how we can help them make healthier choices.
Doctors have to balance finite resources and uncertain evidence to decide who should get treatments. The decisions are not always based on need or clinical benefits.
Families understandably want to know why their baby died. A perinatal pathologist explains how they try to find out.
Anxiety, psychosis and paranoia are among adverse events people are reporting after using higher-strength medicinal cannabis, according to a new study.
Often presented as a way to deal with narcissistic, abusive or toxic behaviour, the technique is straightforward: make yourself as uninteresting as a grey rock.
Is hantavirus being transmitted from person to person? Here’s what investigators need to consider before making that call.
An international study examined how heat and humidity may affect pregnancy. A reproductive health expert unpacks its key findings.
Letting a global tobacco giant give evidence to a parliamentary committee behind closed doors is one of many lobbying tactics Australia has allowed.
Finding the right psychologist isn’t just about who’s available. Here’s what to ask, what to look for, and how to make sure the approach fits your needs.
Don’t cut your patches in half, as this stops them working. There’s no need to ration your supplies – here are other options to ease your menopause symptoms.
Is it the flu, COVID or something else? That old rapid antigen test sitting in your cupboard may tell you. But this is what you need to know.
Your kids don’t need to know the ins and outs of why you’re separating. But being clear and involving them in decisions that affect them can help them adjust.
What’s for dinner? That’s a tough decision to make, especially when you’re hungry, tired or overwhelmed with options.
Hiking to a breathtaking view or losing yourself in the roar of a crowd. A neuroscientist explains why awe can feel transformative – and improve your mental health.
Authorities are racing to contain a suspected outbreak of a rare respiratory disease. A microbiologist explains what it is and how it spreads.
Surrogates aren’t currently able to be paid, except for reasonable expenses associated with pregnancy and birth. But other options are currently under review.
Lp(a) isn’t included in routine cholesterol tests but it can affect your risk of developing heart disease or having a stroke.
The government acknowledges the current market-based model isn’t working. So what changes are ahead for disability accommodation?
Intimate partner violence increases women’s risk of suicidal thoughts and actions by two- to five-fold.
New research shows how human behaviour and biology are harnessed to create feedback loops that drive people to buy and eat more ultra-processed foods.
NeeDoh is the latest squishable toy to go viral. But not all sensory objects are toys. Here’s the difference and why it matters.
Don’t be a selfie tragic. Avoid dead whales, rock ledges and hungry sharks. Oh, and the carcass might explode.