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Most Aussies think we have such high rates of skin cancer due to an ‘ozone hole’. But that’s not the case. Here’s why we have nearly a million cases of skin cancer per year.
Even those who regularly clean their teeth typically don’t brush for the recommended two minutes.
Sweat comes from special parts in our skin called glands. You might be able to see them if you have a very strong magnifying glass.
Most affected women won’t be aware of the condition until puberty, when their first period never comes.
We spend a lot of time thinking about our skin - from worrying about its health to trying to get it to look its best. But there’s much more to skin than what it looks like.
Since the 1980s, PSA tests have been used for the diagnosis and follow-up of prostate cancer. However, its use as a screening test for prostate cancer remains controversial.
Recent scientific studies have claimed that transfusions of blood from teenagers can help delay or reverse the ageing process. Do they stack up?
Domperidone raises levels of prolactin, which increases the production of breast milk. It’s safe for mothers and babies, but not all women will experience the same increase in milk volume.
Young people in remote Aboriginal communities have high rates of STIs for a number of reasons, including inconsistent condom use and poor access to health services.
Women often express a fear of giving birth en route to the hospital, and these fears have some basis.
Nearly all the weight we lose is exhaled.
Before travelling, plan ahead in case you need to pack medicines for sleep, diarrhoea, malaria, pain or anxiety.
Most parents will tell you their kids love juice. It tastes good and often comes in convenient and child-friendly packaging. Is the occasional juice OK?
The research shows a link between high-sugar diets and diseases such as dementia and cancer. It doesn’t show that sugar causes them, but it’s compelling enough to prompt us to cut down on sugar.
Cocaine is the second most commonly used illicit substance in Australia, after marijuana.
We often hear that we need to reduce our sugar intake. But don’t skimp on the fruit – eating whole fruit (not juice) is much healthier.
The sounds of mosquitoes may be annoying to many but tuning into their musical whines could help design new mosquito traps. Just don’t expect sounds from your smartphone to protect you from bites!
Next time you’re baking a cake or putting a spoonful of something sweet in your coffee, here’s which sugar you should choose and why.
The latest poll on children’s oral health shows many parents have misconceptions about how to prevent tooth decay in their children and don’t know of the free dental services available.
Quitting sugar is unlikely to improve your health any more than cutting down on ultra-processed foods, eating more vegetables and cooking food from scratch.
Around 140 Australian nursing-home residents have taken their own lives between 2000 and 2013, our new study shows.
The only way to prevent a stye is to keep your eyelids clean and free of grime that can block your glands.
Our study showed that the majority of employees chose to continue attending work despite suffering repeated abuse at work.
An affair is generally a sign things aren’t right with someone’s relationship. It occurs when one person sees an alternative relationship as a better way to meet their needs than their existing one.