The government’s COVID policy for schools needs to shift from insisting on attendance to supporting the well-being of children, staff and families wherever they are.
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The rate of very high psychological distress is rising most steeply in the middle aged, especially in middle-aged women on low incomes. New funding should match this need.
The hormones in the pill can cause or exacerbate depression, and the type you use is an important factor.
A new study has found autism is the top risk factor for bullying among all neurodiversities.
It sounds too good to be true. But the science on how different types of foods affect your glucose levels has been known for a long time.
Even though every second person will get their period, it can still come as a shock. Parents can help with good information and support.
Only a fraction of aged care homes currently have staffing levels above the new minimum ratios that will be mandatory from next year.
Medicinal cannabis products were made legal in New Zealand in 2020. But high costs and widespread reluctance from doctors means many sick people are still accessing cannabis illegally.
You’ve fought over the thermostat in the office right? Here’s why it’s usually women turning it up and men turning it down.
Doctors don’t know why yet, but COVID infection kicks off an extreme inflammatory response in some children.
We asked over 1,000 Australians about their mental health concerns. Without being prompted, participants consistently highlighted three: service barriers, financial stress, and social disconnection.
For many Australians, there is no clear distinction between the two labels: chronic conditions can result in disability and disability can increase vulnerability to a range of chronic conditions.
Clinicians now able to give a clinical diagnosis of “suspected endometriosis” based on symptoms and a physical examination.
Adding more beds won’t fix emergency department pressures. Neither will one-size-fits-all processes. But improving patient flow and addressing staff shortages might.
Here’s how to go about raising issues with the relevant person or authority to improve aged-care standards for you or your loved one.
Achieving herd immunity via vaccination was always going to be a hard ask. Now it’s mathematically impossible.
Contrary to the popular belief that social media creates rumours about COVID vaccine harms, new research suggests social media generally only aids the spread of these rumours.
While Australians should have access to menstrual leave, they also need period-friendly policies to manage their symptoms.
No, you’re not imagining it. You can pee more in winter. Mostly, there’s nothing to worry about. But it could be a sign of hypothermia.
Is there such a thing as ‘fat but fit’? Excess weight is one risk factor for ill health, but it doesn’t perfectly predict it.
Exercise that targets balance and strength is the most effective for reducing the risk of falls.
Normally, the feeling is only temporary. But if someone always has cold hands and feet, even when their body is quite warm, it could be a sign that something else is contributing.
The last time New Zealanders even had a flu season was in 2019. The flu, along with COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, is expected to hit hard this winter.
The short-term NDIS priorities for the new government are to rebuild trust and restore it to its original intention.
The most common types of skin cancer are basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. Here’s what to expect if you have one.