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Medicinal cannabis is most often prescribed for pain, anxiety and sleep. Here’s what the evidence says

Over 700,000 prescriptions for medicinal cannabis in Australia raise concerns as studies show modest benefits and unclear evidence for its effectiveness in treating chronic pain, anxiety, and sleep disorders.
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Beta-Blockers: Useless vs Heart Attacks & Worse For Women?

Beta-blocker benefits on heart attack recovery questioned after study shows no major difference, with potential higher risks for women.
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How Many Meds Per Day Is Too Many To Be Healthy?

Polypharmacy’s pitfalls: Taking 5+ drugs may slow your walk, weaken grip, and impair balance, regardless of medication type. A red flag for health decline starting in midlife.
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The Surprising Sugar Source In Your Toothpaste

Revise your pantry: Some “non-sugar” -ose chemicals might be sugars after all, and your gut bacteria could be transforming them. Toothpaste, anyone?
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Laser Eye Surgery Without The Laser Or The Surgery!

Revolutionizing eye care: Electrochemical corneal refraction reshapes your cornea without cuts, promises cheaper, quicker, and reversible vision correction compared to LASIK.
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Lithium Deficiency & Alzheimer’s?

New studies suggest lithium, often avoided due to side effects, may be a critical, low-dose preventative for Alzheimer’s with positive implications for early detection.
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Advance Warnings Of Multiple Sclerosis (15-Year Timeline!)

MS mysteries persist, but warning signs and a timeline to symptoms offer new insights for early detection and lifestyle interventions for better health.
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Do Seed Oils Have A Place In A Healthy Lifestyle?

Dive into the heated debate on seed oils’ health impact—canola and sunflower oil scrutinized amidst cardiovascular disease links and potential benefits in moderation.
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I have a bit of a cold. Am I sick enough to take a day off work?

Feeling under the weather in Australia? Workplace norms and job insecurities influence whether you should work through illness or take that much-needed sick leave.
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How safe are the chemicals in sunscreen? A pharmacology expert explains

TGA recommends restrictions on homosalate and oxybenzone in sunscreens, maintaining a high safety standard while mitigating potential endocrine effects.
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Why do some autistic people walk differently?

Autism’s unique gait identified: toe-walking, wider steps, and motor skills challenges—understanding and managing distinctive walking patterns.
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What is astigmatism? Why does it make my vision blurry? And how did I get it?

Blurred vision? Football-shaped eyes? You might be part of the 40% with astigmatism—learn about its causes, measurements, and corrections.