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Ice baths are booming in popularity – but they come with health risks
Ice baths surge in popularity, but with questionable wellness benefits and significant health risks—learn what you should consider before taking the plunge. -
Cannabinoid products may reduce total sleep time in adults with insomnia
Pilot study reveals cannabinoids may shorten total sleep time and suppress REM sleep in adults with insomnia, without affecting next-day alertness. -
What is cannabis use disorder? And how do you know if you have a problem?
41% of Australians have tried cannabis, with 22% of users at risk of cannabis use disorder. Learn the signs, diagnosis, and risk reduction strategies for this growing concern. -
A person in the US has died from pneumonic plague. It’s not just a disease of history
Plague death in Arizona from the airborne pneumonic strain raises alert, reminding us this ancient disease persists and can be deadly without prompt treatment. -
What is rejection sensitive dysphoria in ADHD? And how can you manage it?
ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: Understanding the emotional whirlwind and learning compassionate self-management techniques. -

Unsafe and unethical: bed shortages mean dementia patients with psychiatric symptoms are admitted to medical wards
New Zealand’s mental health crisis intensifies as dementia patients with psychiatric symptoms are relegated to ill-equipped medical wards, endangering safety and rights. -

Occupational therapists tackle obstacles in the home, from support to cook a meal, to navigating public transport
OT services face a funding freeze despite their vital home and community health interventions that improve daily life and prevent hospital readmissions. -
My shins hurt after running. Could it be shin splints?
Shin splints: preventable runner’s bane. Identify the signs, risks, and recovery strategies to return to pain-free running. -
We have drugs to manage HIV. So why are we spending millions looking for cures?
Despite advancements in HIV treatment and PrEP, uneven access and the quest for a scalable, affordable cure press on. -
Gum disease, decay, missing teeth: why people with mental illness have poorer oral health
Mental illness multiplies oral health woes, intensifying gum disease and tooth loss, with societal barriers worsening the crisis. -
What is aflatoxin, the toxic chemical behind Coles’ peanut butter recall?
Coles recalls peanut butter over aflatoxin, a cancer-linked toxin. Learn about the risks and how to stay safe. -
Lung cancer screening hopes to save lives. But we also need to watch for possible harms
Australia’s lung cancer screening program starts with hope but caution is urged to avoid overdiagnosis and overtreatment while ensuring benefits outweigh potential harms.
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