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  • Why won’t my cough go away?
    Is your relentless cough more than just annoyance? From causes to treatments, get the full rundown on persistent coughs and when to worry.

  • Inaccurate and misogynistic: why we need to make the term ‘hysterectomy’ history
    Learn why “hysterectomy” is a misnomer rooted in sexism and why “uterectomy” better reflects the procedure’s nature, advocating for medical language that respects women’s anatomy.

  • Those ‘what I eat in a day’ TikTok videos aren’t helpful. They might even be harmful
    Beware “what I eat in a day” videos: they often promote unhealthy diets, misinformation, and distorted body images that can harm mental health and self-worth.

  • Trouble getting out of bed? Signs the ‘winter blues’ may be something more serious
    Feeling “off” this winter? It may be seasonal affective disorder. Learn the signs and find effective treatments for this recognized psychiatric condition.

  • The weight loss drug Mounjaro has been approved to treat sleep apnoea. How does it work?
    Australia’s TGA approves weight-loss drug Mounjaro for sleep apnoea treatment in obese adults, offering potential relief for those struggling with CPAP machines.

  • How long is a vagina? And how do I know if mine is ‘short’?
    Vaginal length varies with life stages, arousal, and health conditions. Here’s what affects it and why size really doesn’t matter.

  • Just one man survived the Air India crash. What’s it like to survive a mass disaster?
    British man survives Air India crash as the sole survivor, grappling with immense loss, survivor’s guilt, and the quest for meaning amidst tragedy.

  • What actually happens to my skin when I have a really, really hot shower or bath?
    Dive into the impacts of hot showers on your skin’s pH, moisture, and potential risks for individuals with heart conditions or sensitive skin.

  • What is ‘cognitive shuffling’ and does it really help you get to sleep? Two sleep scientists explain
    Cognitive shuffling promises better sleep by mimicking dream-like thought patterns of good sleepers. But is it scientifically sound? Sleep scientists weigh in.

  • Premature babies are given sucrose for pain relief – but new research shows it doesn’t stop long-term impacts on development
    Preterm infants endure daily painful procedures in NICU; recent research suggests the common sucrose pain relief may not prevent long-term developmental impacts.

  • Might you have an eating disorder?
    Eating disorders, misunderstood and often unnoticed, affect 9% of the U.S. Learn about their types, symptoms, risk factors, and the hurdles to getting the right treatment.

  • Why do some people need less sleep than others? A gene variation could have something to do with it
    Sleep less and still flourish? Natural short sleepers can. But for most, shirking sleep invites health risks and a hefty sleep debt.

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