Health

Exposure to agricultural pesticides could be behind a rise in motor-neurone disease, experts warn.

'Horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

Exposure to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of motor-neurone disease in regional areas, experts warn.

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Over the past two years, Australia has been allowing psychiatrists to treat PTSD with MDMA and the early results have been striking.

MDMA therapy shows results, but cost is limiting access

Over the past two years, Australia has been allowing psychiatrists to treat PTSD with MDMA and the early results have been striking.

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Argentine tango dancers in Buenos Aires.

How Tango dancing is helping Parkinson’s patients

‘The class is an amazing place because they don’t make you feel different. They demand the same from us.’

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mycar Tyre & Auto have launched a car with a skin-like interior that can get sunburnt when exposed to harmful UV rays. Supplied by mycar Tyre & Auto Unknown

Car ‘human skin’ interior exposes sun damage drivers face

A car with warts and all has been designed to mimic a sunburn, as a new survey reveals many Australians are unaware of the dangers of being exposed to UV rays while driving. 

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Ever notice how nutrition advice keeps changing? Well these three things actually come from controlled trials.

The only three nutrition tips that you actually need to know

Ever notice how nutrition advice keeps changing? Well these three things actually come from controlled trials.

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Will weight-loss drugs leads to cheaper holidays?

From ticket prices to in-flight dining, the popularity of weight-loss drugs could have widespread — and unexpected — consequences

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In recent years, some limited studies have started to suggest that the keto diet may help reduce symptoms of mental illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. (Andreas Samuelsson/The New York Times) — FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY KETO MENTAL HEALTH BY CALLAHAN AND CARON FOR MARCH 17, 2026. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. —

Can the keto diet really improve mental health?

A neuroscientist with bipolar disorder turned to the high-fat diet after years of failed treatments, as experts weigh its potential risks and benefits.

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Novo Nordisk signed a research agreement with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute to explore care for adolescents living with obesity across Pacific Island nations.

Health giant to expand Ozempic, weight-loss drugs for kids

Novo Nordisk plans to trial its blockbuster drug on overweight teenagers in the Pacific, reflecting a shift underway in global health towards drugs that suppress appetite.

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Married At First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling has revealed a devastating health update .

‘Nothing more they can do’: MAFS expert’s heartbreaking news

Married At First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling has revealed a devastating health update, saying: ‘I honestly don’t know how long I have left.’

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Mike O'Hehir and his wife Gai have taken the fight against MND to Canberra. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

The breakthrough that could swing the fight against MND

Australian scientists may soon be able to grow models of human spinal cords from live cells in a new effort to understand a fatal disease dubbed ‘The Beast’.

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Magda Szubanski has given a funny and “fantastic” update on her cancer battle, revealing she is now in remission.

‘Phew!’: Magda Szubanski drops huge update on cancer battle

The beloved Australian comedian and actor has given a funny and ‘fantastic’ update on her stage four cancer battle.

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Dr Simon Gordon is under investigation over his work as a gynaecologist at The Epworth hospital in Melbourne Unknown

Unnecessary endo surgery allegations referred to police

A state premier has referred complaints against a renowned gynaecologist to police and the healthcare watchdog.

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AI has entered the gym.

Are Aussies replacing gyms with AI?

With gym fees soaring to as much as $100 a week, more Australians are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT to structure workouts and cut costs.

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Measle vaccination coverage is declining as cases spike, warn Australian health authorities.

Two-state measles clusters emerge amid vaccine fear

Measles outbreaks globally and less than ideal vaccination rates for children are negative signs as clusters of the contagious disease emerge in Australia.

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Aaron Trinh was 5-foot-6, and he was unhappy. Then, he came across videos on TikTok about height surgery.

‘I’d like to be normal’: Is height surgery worth the risk?

Aaron Trinh was 5-foot-6, and he was unhappy. Then, he came across videos on TikTok about height surgery.

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