Caregivers of children with ear disease said they’d noticed them talking loudly, turning up the TV or devices, being distracted, talking in class, ‘not listening’ or not responding.
Academic rigour, journalistic flair
Health – Articles, Analysis, Comment
Displaying 1026 - 1050 of 8068 articles
Brown noise sounds like the ocean and some people say it helps them sleep. Here’s what the science actually says.
Physical activity levels decline during the teenage years. Introducing your teen to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is one way to get them moving and feeling better.
Will two fewer days of isolation make much of a difference to COVID case numbers?
It’s common to hear ex-lovers or friends and politicians described as ‘narcissists’. But what does this really mean and when it is a problem?
Most antibiotics work by killing bacteria. But this also helps them to become resistant. If we render bacteria harmless to us, rather than kill them, it’s a win-win.
A major review found specific supplements or food components were unlikely to lead to significant improvements in stiffness, pain and function.
The greatest workforce challenge Australia faces is in health, an issue that will likely be with us for another decade. Here’s one way to fix it.
The ‘internal shower’ drink is being hailed as everything from a digestion booster, to a treatment for constipation and bloating, to a detox drink and hangover cure.
You may dismiss many behaviour changes as just a normal part of ageing. But it may be doggy dementia, or canine cognitive dysfunction.
Almost 4,000 Australians are diagnosed with head and neck cancer each year. Oral cancer is one type.
Many of our interviewees didn’t see alcohol as only a bad thing and had complex reasons for their relationships with alcohol.
Researchers have long differed on whether growing up with a sister or brother influences who we become as adults. New research using big data aims to finally settle the argument.
Australia needs an additional 35,000 aged care workers a year. While skilled migration can play a role, it’s unlikely to be enough to fix the immediate or long-term workforce shortages.
We studied 1,709 aged care homes over five years and found increases in the use of ‘agency’ staff impacted quality of care. Ahead of the federal jobs summit, the sector faces ongoing challenges.
Whether it’s morning breath, rotten egg-like breath or garlic breath, here are the causes and solutions.
If we consider suicide rates within age groups, men over 85 are at three times the average risk. We should make sure older men have ways to express when they’re not coping and seek help.
They are rarely talked about but vaginal pessaries can give women freedom and security if they have prolapse or urinary incontinence.
How can we get better primary health care access, quality and affordability that Labor has promised? We need to learn from what’s worked and failed overseas.
Some NDIS participants worry if they don’t spend their annual funds, they won’t be offered the same supports in their next plan – and it’s harder for some to use what they’ve been allocated.
Polio cases in the US, UK and Israel remind us that this could also happen in Australia. Here’s what we should watch out for.
Some high-profile athletes have gone public with their mental health struggles. But it’s rare we hear from coaches. That needs to change.
There’s a lot of bad advice out there for families struggling with the alcohol or other drug dependence of a loved one. Here’s what works, and what doesn’t.
Women in equal relationships are more satisfied with their relationships and, in turn, feel more sexual desire than those in unequal relationships.
Sometimes, it’s best to take your medicine sitting up. Other times, lying down is safer. Here’s what we know so far.