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President Donald Trump’s critics say he’s just one Big Mac away from a heart attack.
US Politics
Tom Leonard

How is Big Mac, Diet Coke addict Trump fighting fit at 78?

If there’s one area where Trump continues to defy the naysayers, it’s his health and, perhaps more importantly for the ‘leader of the free world’, his stamina. 

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The blue muffin trick can help you measure your "transit time".
Health
Dr Emily Leeming

Try this blue muffin trick to see if your gut works properly

Did you know that the speed at which your body digests food not only affects how full you feel, but can also provide clues to your overall health?

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Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two illnesses that relate to heat, but there are some very important differences.
Health
Matthew Barton and Michael Todorovic

The key differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two illnesses that relate to heat, but there are some very important differences.

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What’s the best way to proceed if you suspect your slimmed-down pal is taking Ozempic but she’s keeping schtum about how she achieved her trimmer figure? 
Health
Claudia Connell

The sneaky ways to find out if your friends are on Ozempic

The simple dos and don’ts for navigating Ozempic etiquette. 

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Urgent warning against illegal ‘Barbie drug’ trend on TikTok sweeping up young people
Lifestyle
Caleb Taylor

Urgent warning over illegal ‘Barbie drug’ TikTok trend

Doctors are warning about the far-reaching effects of a tanning spray such as kidney problems and increased skin cancer risk.

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A car drives past homes and vehicles destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
Health
The Washington Post

New health warning issued after deadly LA fires

Authorities in Los Angeles have issued a new warning to residents in the wake of the fatal wildfires, holding concern over the risk of cancer, anemia, damage to the reproductive system and fetal development.

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Those consuming at least a quarter of a typical portion of processed red meat daily — roughly three ounces (two slices of bacon or a single sausage) — had a 13 per cent greater chance of developing dementia. 
Lifestyle
Victoria Allen

How eating too many sausages could raise risk of dementia

A study over four decades with more than 133,000 people has revealed the risks of eating too many sausages.

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The warning from the state’s health department comes as a Victorian father-of-three remains in a coma the country’s first reported Japanese encephalitis case in three years.
Victoria
Molly Magennis

Rare mosquito-borne brain infection prompts warning to holidaymakers in Victoria

With no treatment available, people in the affected area have been urged to take preventative measures.

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The Princess of Wales personally thanked medics at the hospital where she was treated for cancer. (AP PHOTO)
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Royals
Rebecca English

Kate’s poignant visit marks a measured return — on her terms

REBECCA ENGLISH: Catherine has always been determined not to be buffeted by knee-jerk reactions to public opinion, or even that of other family members – no mean feat in today’s social media-dominated world. 

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Drugs used to treat chronic pain and narcolepsy could potentially be repurposed to treat depression. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)
Health
Luke Costin

Major study sheds light on depression's genetic links

Tens of thousands of Australians helped contribute to the world's largest study into depression genetics, generating hope for more tailored treatments.

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How much time are you losing to bad habits?
Health
Claire Coleman

Bad habits are killing us one sip, smoke or bite at a time

From a single cheeseburger to that extra glass of wine, the sobering science that reveals the habits that are slowly killing us

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Professor Rob Galloway explains why men should be worried about erection problems (and it’s not to do with their sex life).
Health
Professor Rob Galloway

Real reason men should worry about erection problems

Professor Rob Galloway explains why men should be worried about erection problems (and it’s not to do with their sex life).

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Grandmother Sue Wheatley was rinsing out a tin of crab meat when she cut her finger on the sharp lid. Within two weeks, this innocuous wound left her in a ten-day coma, fighting for her life.
Health
Erin Dean

How a tiny cut from a can left Sue fighting for her life

Grandmother Sue Wheatley was rinsing out a tin of crab meat when she cut her finger on the sharp lid. Within two weeks, this innocuous wound left her in a ten-day coma, fighting for her life. 

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A deadly brain-eating amoeba lurks in freshwater swimming holes – here’s what you need to know.
Health
Ian A Wright

Deadly brain-eating amoeba lurks in freshwater swimming holes – here’s what you need to know

The ‘brain-eating’ part makes it sound like an unlikely creature of science fiction, but sadly it’s a real – and potentially deadly – organism.

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Unlike conventional weight-loss diets, there’s nothing self-denying about this at all.
Health
Angela Dowden

Diet tips to reduce stress and banish your ‘cortisol belly’

Feeling wired but tired? Struggling to control your weight? - Unlike conventional weight-loss diets, there’s nothing self-denying about this at all.

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