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Named after Greek and Roman mythical creatures, the lymph that flows around the body helps it fight off infection and maintain a fine balance of fluids.
Health workers who picked their noses were more likely to contract COVID, according to a new study. But here’s what the study means for the rest of us.
Evidence suggests late-night eating can be bad for our health.
Self-help articles and books usually point to the things we can do personally to get a good night’s sleep. But the wider social and economic causes of insomnia deserve more attention.
Mammograms are usually analysed by two doctors. But a new study found using one doctor with AI assistance detected 20% more cancers and reduced the workload by 44%.
Researchers asked more than 350 adults to weigh themselves daily or weekly. They found a yo-yo pattern of weight gain over festive periods and cooler months.
Even drinking in moderation – one or two drinks each day over the week – is risky. Here are some tips for incorporating alcohol-free days into your routine.
Antidepressants are prescribed for anxiety or depression but are also used in chronic pain and incontinence. When you get a respiratory infection, it’s important to avoid dangerous interactions.
You can’t test for this little-known food allergy that usually affects infants – and the symptoms can be very worrying.
Obesity is out and ‘adipose-based chronic disease’ is in, according to a recent paper. But a name change alone won’t fix entrenched stigma.
COVID, the flu and RSV spread from person to person through respiratory droplets when someone coughs, sneezes or talks. Here’s how our body fights them off.
New research explores the health potential of brief bursts of activity – and how wearables combined with machine learning can reveal health benefits of unexplored aspects of our everyday lives.
We’ve known about dandruff for thousands of years. Here’s how to get rid of yours.
New research shows low-dose aspirin doesn’t prevent strokes in relatively healthy people aged over 70. And it increased their risk of bleeding on the brain after falls or other injuries.
Even otherwise healthy children can end up in hospital with this winter respiratory virus.
With the rising cost of living, gyms and fitness classes are becoming unaffordable. But you can make just as much progress at home if you include these three components.
Some foods can affect how well your lungs function, how often you have asthma attacks and how well your puffer works. Here’s what to eat if you have asthma.
Avoiding the office commute is just one reason why working from home suits many workers with disability better. Employers need to take a nuanced approach to workplace flexibility.
There’s growing concern about the potential for conflicts of interest and undue influence on public health policy.
The main factor that determines whether a child has ‘clinical anxiety’ is the extent to which the fear causes problems in their daily life. Here’s how anxiety in children is treated.
Fluctuations in sex hormones are associated with inflammation peaks and troughs. These could potentially influence athletic performance.
Too busy to exercise during the week? The good news is that getting moving on the weekend appears to be similarly good for your heart health.
This common heart condition puts you at increased risk of having a stroke, especially if you also have high blood pressure. But our new research shows what you can do to lower your risk.
The Medical Research Future Fund should prioritise areas where Australia has a comparative advantage.