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  • Do I have insomnia? 5 reasons why you might not
    Can’t sleep? It may not be insomnia. Learn about short-term sleep problems, other disorders, and when to seek the right help.

  • 5 ways climate change is making us all sick
    Climate change is harming our health: escalating cardiovascular risk, mental health issues, immune diseases, sleep disruption, and spreading infectious diseases, hitting vulnerable communities hardest.

  • Doctors With Troubled Pasts Are Performing Cosmetic Surgeries Tied to Crippling Pain and Injury
    California surgeon faces lawsuits and doubts in Georgia after patients suffer severe cosmetic surgery complications, raising questions about industry practices and patient safety.

  • Should I limit how often my child eats nuts because they contain fat?
    Busting myths: Nuts are nutritional gems for kids, crucial for development and may even fend off allergies. Time to revise outdated fears and dietary guidelines.

  • Should I exercise if I’m still sore from last time?
    Exercising with muscle soreness: OK to do or rest day needed? Find out what science says about DOMS and recovery.

  • A warm, wet spring means more mozzies. How to protect yourself from the diseases they spread
    Mosquito season looms in Australia—know the diseases they carry, from Ross River virus to deadly encephalitis, and how to stay bite-free.

  • What happens if I eat too much protein?
    Protein hype continues: How much is too much? Balanced intake and the risks of overconsumption explained.

  • Not all processed foods are bad for you. Here’s what you can tell from reading the label
    Processed foods vary widely; understanding the Nova classification and ingredient lists can guide healthier choices—here’s how.

  • Scrolling on the toilet increases your risk of haemorrhoids, new study shows
    Smartphone use during toilet time linked to a 46% higher risk of haemorrhoids, study reveals.

  • Do you really need a dental check-up and clean every 6 months?
    Are biannual dental check-ups and cleans necessary? New insights challenge the routine, suggesting a personalized approach could be more effective.

  • How ‘brain cleaning’ while we sleep may lower our risk of dementia
    Better sleep may enhance brain’s toxin clearance, potentially reducing dementia risk; findings still debated, research ongoing.

  • 1 in 8 households don’t have the money to buy enough food
    One in eight Australian households faced food insecurity in 2023, struggling to afford quality nutrition amid rising living costs.

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