Health

Round-the-clock Alcoholics Anonymous meetings offer Australians support any time of day or night.

New way Aussies struggling with alcohol can find help

Australians facing alcohol addiction can now log into anonymous meetings day or night, after pandemic-era online support was made permanent.

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A study found drinking alcohol may have no safe threshold when it comes to brain health. (EPA PHOTO)

Any amount of alcohol may raise dementia risk

New study reveals cutting alcohol is key to preventing dementia, with genetics showing no safe level of drinking.

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More illicit drug users are testing the quality of the substances before using them, research shows.

Drug testing climbs as opioids contaminate stimulants

New insight into the demand for drug checking shows growing safety awareness among users, despite varied approaches to pill testing around Australia.

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Tylenol is in a huge public relations crisis.

Tylenol maker faces PR crisis after Trump blast

THE WASHINGTON POST: Trump created a potential existential crisis for the Tylenol maker with just three words - ‘don’t take it’.

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Recent comments on autism risk hamper efforts to encourage families to reach out, an expert says.

Trump’s autism–paracetamol claim sparks Aussie backlash

Donald Trump’s claim linking autism with paracetamol use during pregnancy has been branded ‘dangerous’ by Australian health experts, who warn it could cause panic and guilt for parents.

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Donald Trump has linked the use of paracetamol with autism.

Aussie experts push back on Trump’s autism-paracetamol link

US President Donald Trump has controversially linked the use of the common painkiller paracetamol with autism — a claim Australian experts and medical regulators have debunked.

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Everything you need to know about the autism report.

What we know about painkillers, vaccines and genes

Autism diagnoses are rising — here’s what experts say about the roles of vaccines, paracetamol and genes.

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US President Donald Trump, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr (left), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.

‘No good’: What Donald Trump said about paracetamol

US President Donald Trump has stated taking Tylenol, more commonly known as paracetamol, is ‘no good’ for pregnant women, while issuing a warning about giving babies vaccines.

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US President Donald Trump is expected to warn women against the use of paracetamol during pregnancy.

Paracetamol pregnancy autism link investigated

The federal government is scrambling for answers after US officials raised concerns about a common pregnancy medication.

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Our diets are rubbish, and though eating well is simple, it is far from easy.

Our diets are rubbish because life is too loud

KATE EMERY: The reality is that most Australians aren’t eating enough fruit and vegetables and we’re eating too many so-called ‘discretionary’ foods.

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Donald Trump predicted it would be “one of the most important things that we will do”.

Trump flags 'important' announcement on autism findings

Donald Trump has flagged an announcement on autism, predicting ‘it's gonna be one of the most important things that we will do’.

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Catie Warden with her daughter

Mum’s devastating admission after giving birth amid years of health struggles

‘I was promised love, intense love. But as I held her, I felt intense fear.’

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The world’s biggest and longest trial of type 2 diabetes drug Mounjaro has delivered surprising results.

Diabetes jab used for weight loss in potentially life-saving discovery

The medication could be saving lives in ways doctors never expected - but there's a catch keeping it from Aussie patients.

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A devastating but little known health crisis is gripping Australian families — childhood dementia.

The devastating little known health crisis gripping Australian families

It affects as many children as cancer, but with no treatments, no cure and little public awareness.

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Consumer advocacy group CHOICE found mixed results when the consumer company tested 20 sunscreens.

Sales of more sunscreens paused amid safety review

The moves comes after consumer group CHOICE tested 20 sunscreens and found 16 didn’t meet their advertised claims.

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