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  • ‘I’m a failure’: how schema therapy tackles the deep-rooted beliefs that affect our mental health
    Breaking the cycle: How schema therapy tackles persistent negative beliefs to enhance mental health.

  • How misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to undermine overdose response
    Fentanyl myths shape policies and spending, despite scientific evidence refuting risks of incidental exposure and overdose. Misinformation persists, deflecting from effective overdose response strategies.

  • Why can’t I keep still after intense exercise?
    Post-exercise movements aid in faster recovery, reducing lactic acid buildup, and ensure efficient blood return to the heart. Walking or leg elevation can enhance this process.

  • Want straighter teeth or a gap between? Don’t believe TikTok – filing them isn’t the answer
    Aimee Lou Wood’s natural smile sparks debate against DIY tooth filing trends promoted by social media influencers. Here’s why dental experts advise caution.

  • People are ‘microdosing’ weight-loss drugs. A GP explains what to watch out for
    Rising in trend, “microdosing” weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may cut costs and side effects, but is it safe or effective? Here’s a GP’s insight.

  • From wound healing to ‘the bends’, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an important treatment – if done safely
    Hyperbaric therapy’s safety and misuse: A review after a fatal incident and the call for tighter regulations outside hospitals.

  • Safe seat syndrome? Why some hospitals get upgrades and others miss out
    On his trail, PM Albanese vows A$200 million for Perth hospital upgrades—scrutinizing if election healthcare promises serve public need or political gain.

  • Focusing on a child’s strengths can transform assessments – and help them thrive after an ADHD or autism diagnosis
    Assessing children’s strengths transforms ADHD and autism diagnoses, fostering motivation and resilience for transformative family outcomes.

  • How tubal ligation prevents pregnancy
    Learn about tubal ligation, a permanent form of birth control gaining attention in states with abortion bans—its effectiveness, expectations, and risks.

  • Sick of eating the same things? 5 ways to boost your nutrition and keep meals interesting and healthy
    Revitalize your diet with these five tweaks: add diverse bran, switch up beans, explore wholegrains, vary your veggies, and say yes to nuts for improved health.

  • ‘No compassion… just blame’: how weight stigma in maternity care harms larger-bodied women and their babies
    Over 50% of women face weight stigma in maternity care, affecting both their mental health and pregnancy outcomes.

  • Forming new habits can take longer than you think. Here are 8 tips to help you stick with them
    Breaking the 21-day myth: Real habit formation takes more than quick fixes – it’s about consistent, repeated actions. Our analysis reveals at least two months, sometimes more, for lasting change.

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