The proposal is very different to schemes in the US where BMI report cards are sent to parents. Instead, the data would feed into obesity research and prevention programs.
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Contrary to the common belief you shouldn’t talk about suicide because it plants the idea, asking someone if they plan to harm themselves can help.
Concerns about the scheme have prompted some Australians – including Liberal MP Tim Wilson and former Queensland premier Campbell Newman – to opt out.
Good news for cheese-lovers: all five experts said no.
Most adults get two to three colds per year, while the flu is less common but more severe. Here’s how to stop spreading them to others.
New research shows women receive sub-optimal care after they have a heart attack and are twice as likely than men to die six months after the attack.
While the study found a link between high rates of digital media use and inattention and hyperactivity, it didn’t find that one caused the other. Nor did it look specifically at clinically diagnosed ADHD.
Wearing a tie that causes slight discomfort can reduce blood flow to the brain by 7.5%, but the reduction is unlikely to cause any physical symptoms, which generally begin at a reduction of 10%.
There is evidence glucosamine can provide relief in osteoarthritis patients, but not enough to support its use as a preventative.
There’s some evidence osteopathy can reduce the need for pain medications.
The beginning of a new school term is often met with resistance from kids who would prefer to stay on school holidays. But for some parents, getting their kids to go to school is an ongoing battle.
Researchers have discovered some blood markers that indicate melanoma. Here’s what has to happen for the test to reach clinics.
A new study found the Cas9 gene editing scissors don’t stop cutting after we tell them to.
Reports often talk about surgery wait times, but the time to actually see the specialist for the first time is the hidden waitlist.
Babies should be exclusively breastfed (or formula-fed) for the first six months, before introducing pureed meats, legumes, vegetables and fruits.
Deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning in Australia in recent years have focused attention on faulty or unflued gas heaters - here’s what you need to know.
The loud noise might be a warning that there is something falling nearby, or flying towards you. Our brain tells our eyes to quickly shut, to help protect them from any damage.
Many people think green snot means you are really sick, or that you need antibiotics. Not true. Green snot is actually a sign that our immune system is working and that we are getting better.
Being a mindful eater is about ending your obsession with food and weight loss and listening to your body.
A “how to” on avoiding and resolving chilblains this winter.
The adult heart rate should be between 60 and 100 beats per minute,but lots of factors can affect this.
Instead of just helping combat a chronic disease, peer support groups can help improve quality of life.
There are many different types of medical imaging and they all pick up different things.
The study only showed a correlation between drinking coffee and living longer, but it’s still plausible coffee caused the effect.
We asked an immunologist to assess the evidence for a popular cold and flu herbal remedy. She concluded there isn’t enough evidence to support its use.