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  • New study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic could help with knee pain. Here’s why there may be a link
    Semaglutide, a diabetes drug, shows promise for weight loss and knee osteoarthritis pain relief, offering more than just blood sugar management.

  • What causes the itch in mozzie bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?
    Mosquito bites: why they itch, who’s more at risk, and how to treat them effectively.

  • How light tells you when to sleep, focus and poo
    Light’s timely influence on our body clocks can dictate sleep patterns, focus, and even when we go to the bathroom.

  • What is ‘doll therapy’ for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?
    Empathy dolls in dementia care: comforting strategy or controversial infantilization? Exploring the pros, cons, and emerging AI alternatives.

  • What families should know about whooping cough
    Facing a whooping cough surge? Learn the signs, vaccination guidelines, and immediate actions to protect your family from pertussis.

  • Is thunderstorm asthma becoming more common?
    A decade after a deadly Melbourne event, thunderstorm asthma’s link to climate change and hay fever raises concerns for increased future risks.

  • How light can shift your mood and mental health
    Shedding light on the intricate link between sunlight, seasonality, and mental health – uncovering how mood swings and disorders might be rooted in our circadian rhythms.

  • From eye exams to blood tests and surgery: how doctors use light to diagnose disease
    Shedding light on healthcare: Discover how light aids in diagnosing diseases through optics in GP exams, blood tests, and cutting-edge medical imaging.

  • Is thirst a good predictor of dehydration?
    Stay hydrated for health – why water matters for body temperature, joint lubrication, brain function, and more; Thirst isn’t always a dehydration alarm.

  • Dentists Are Pulling ‘Healthy’ and Treatable Teeth To Profit From Implants, Experts Warn
    Patients like Becky Carroll face harrowing dental implant procedures and allegations of unnecessary teeth extractions, sparking an industry-wide debate on the ethics and overuse of implants.

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