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  • Pregnant women can now get a free RSV shot. What other vaccines do you need when you’re expecting?
    Free RSV vaccine now available for pregnant women in Australia, joining influenza and whooping cough shots for maternal and infant protection.

  • Dating apps could have negative effects on body image and mental health, our research shows
    Dating apps may harm body image and mental health, with evidence linking them to body dissatisfaction, depression, and anxiety.

  • Can you get sunburnt or UV skin damage through car or home windows?
    Feeling the burn through windows? Learn how different types of glass impact UV exposure and if you need sunscreen indoors or while driving.

  • How the HHS impacts your community’s health
    Delve into how HHS’s sweeping responsibilities—from vaccine safety to food quality—affect the lives and health of Americans nationwide.

  • What is a ‘vaginal birth after caesarean’ or VBAC?
    VBACs: Weighing the Risks and Success Rates – Learn about the chances and considerations of having a vaginal birth after a caesarean, from global trends to individual care.

  • Why the WHO has recommended switching to a healthier salt alternative
    The WHO urges a switch to lower-sodium salt substitutes to combat the global health crisis of excessive sodium consumption and related diseases.

  • Paracetamol pack sizes and availability are changing. Here’s what you need to know
    Starting February 1, Australia’s paracetamol sales face tighter controls to balance easy access and poisoning prevention.

  • Can a child legally take puberty blockers? What if their parents disagree?
    Australian Health Minister reviews trans youth care as court rulings affirm parental consent rights and medical legitimacy for gender-affirming treatments.

  • You can train your nose – and 4 other surprising facts about your sense of smell
    Half of women would choose hair over smell, US study finds; plus five intriguing facts about our underrated olfactory sense.

  • What is PNF stretching, and will it improve my flexibility?
    Flexibility goals? PNF stretching, developed in the 1940s, combines static stretches with isometric contractions, potentially speeding up flexibility gains without the time commitment.

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