Health

Reading a food label incorrectly can result in a serious reaction for people living with allergies.

Rash of allergies costing Australia billions

Researchers call for more resources and education as allergic disease emerges as a major health burden.

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Urgent warning issued after outbreak across Queensland.

Urgent health high-risk alert issued across QLD

Health officials warn residents near Brisbane to monitor for symptoms after a traveller returned from Bali with an infectious disease, risking an outbreak.

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One in three Australians is living with an allergy.

Shock data reveals how many Aussies have an allergy

New analysis has laid bare the financial and emotional strain allergic disease causes its sufferers.

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Sprinter aged 92 has muscle cells of someone in their 20s

THE WASHINGTON POST: By studying elite older athletes, researchers are able to learn more about what’s possible as we age, and it turns out we are capable of a lot.

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Dr Damian Holsinger said some trials have found improvements in working memory in people with Alzheimer’s. 

Creatine boosts muscle — but could it recharge the brain?

‘It allows older individuals to also have a greater quality of life and a longer life.’

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Step dad and mother of 11-year-old girl charged.

Family charged after ‘traumatised’ 11yo gives birth at home

The young girl’s grandmother has claimed ‘no one knew’ she was pregnant and says the 11-year-old told her family who the father is.

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Being in nature is great for your brain. Experts are trying to figure out why. (Liam Cobb/The New York Times) — FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY SCI BRAIN NATURE BY DANA G. SMITH FOR AUG. 14, 2025. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. —

A surprising (and easy) way to boost your attention span

THE NEW YORK TIMES: One simple and enjoyable activity has been shown to boost attention span and working memory.

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Tennis legend Serena Williams has revealed she has lost 14kg using a weight loss medication.

Serena Williams reveals weight loss drug use

Tennis legend Serena Williams has opened up on using a weight loss medication after giving birth, saying it boosted her healthy lifestyle and left her with more energy.

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Health Minister Mark Butler has announced changes to the NDIS. NewsWire/ Martin Ollman

New plan announced to cut thousands of kids from the NDIS

A major change is coming to the NDIS that will see thousands of children excluded from the scheme to curb the ballooning cost.

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Monash IVF says an independent review will not be released.

Monash IVF’s two word excuse for shocking embryo mix up

Monash IVF has revealed how two separate embryo mix-ups occurred in two separate States but says most details will be kept secret.

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An animal behavioural expert has warned pet owners of one thing not to do when walking their dogs in public.

The one thing dog owners shouldn’t do to their pet in public

An animal behavioural expert has warned that doing this one thing to your dog in public could cause ‘harm and psychological problems’.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES: Britain forces porn sites to get serious on ‘age-gating’

Britain forces porn sites to get serious on ‘age-gating’

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The crackdown comes after reports that websites are promoting suicide and eating disorder behaviours.

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Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who thinks her brother-in-law needs to step up as a partner and father.

I hate how my sister’s husband treats her, can I intervene?

THE NEW YORK TIMES: It’s hard to watch someone you love being treated in a way that you find unacceptable. Your instinct is to help her see what you see, then do something about it.

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Jessie J has revealed her perspective on life has ‘changed so much’ as she opens up on hair loss and her body following recent breast cancer surgery.

Jessie J shares raw body update after breast cancer battle

Jessie J has revealed her perspective on life has ‘changed so much’ as she opens up on hair loss and her body following recent cancer surgery.

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Bindi Irwin has shared an emotional health update after undergoing multiple emergency surgeries earlier this year.

‘Ashamed, weak’: Bindi Irwin shares emotional health update

Bindi Irwin has spoken about her journey and recovery after undergoing emergency surgery earlier this year.

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