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We’re the ‘allergy capital of the world’. But we don’t know why food allergies are so common in Australian children

Australia: the ‘allergy capital’ where 1 in 10 kids develop food allergies in their first year, with rising rates despite new prevention strategies.
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4 Ways Vaccine Skeptics Mislead You on Measles and More

Measles cases surge in the U.S., with misinformation fueling vaccine hesitancy and experts warning of increasing hospitalizations and global risks.
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Parenting a perfectionist? Here’s how you can respond

Perfectionism in children: balancing support and pressure to foster growth without fueling anxiety or lowering academic achievement.
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Drug companies pay doctors over A$11 million a year for travel and education. Here’s which specialties received the most

Revealing Big Pharma’s A$33M payouts to Aussie doctors: Are drug industry ties swaying prescriptions?
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How anti-vaccine figures abuse data to trick you

Vaccine critics misuse data, misrepresent studies, and exploit animal research to mislead people about vaccine safety—learn to spot their tactics.
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What is a virtual emergency department? And when should you ‘visit’ one?

Virtual EDs: The future of on-demand, at-home emergency care is here, offering health advice and treatment via video call for non-life-threatening conditions.
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The Case of the Armadillo: Is It Spreading Leprosy in Florida?

In Florida’s leprosy mystery, researchers study armadillos for clues in the state’s unusual spike in the ancient disease.
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Magic mushrooms may one day treat anorexia, but not just yet

Psilocybin therapy shows potential for anorexia treatment but requires more research to determine safety, efficacy, and optimal conditions.
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Cost of living: if you can’t afford as much fresh produce, are canned veggies or frozen fruit just as good?

Navigating the cost of living crisis? Frozen, canned, and fermented foods might save your budget while still packing a nutritional punch.
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Pneumonia: Prevention Is Better Than Cure

Pneumonia risks surge after 65; learn prevention tactics, vaccination advice, and daily health measures to combat this stealthy killer.
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An Unexpected Extra Threat Of Alcohol

Flying high with a cocktail? Think again: WHO cautions there’s no safe alcohol level, affecting heart health, sleep, and oxygen saturation in-flight.
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The Emperor’s New Klotho, Or Something More?

Exploring how klotho, a gene-associated enzyme, plays a crucial role in aging and might influence treatments for age-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s.