Lifestyle
Health & wellness
Big vitamin is coming for your kids. But do children really need supplements?
When it comes to nutrition, vitamins can sometimes feel like a simple fix. But are they necessary? And what are the risks?
- byLauren Ironmonger
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Opinion
Healthcare
No one knew what was wrong with my sister: AI could have helped her
Patients with the most serious illnesses face the greatest barriers to care. AI can assist.
- byCharlotte Blease
Reduced stress to sharpened jawlines: Are ear seeds the ultimate wellness hack?
Ear seeds are all over TikTok right now, and Mecca just opened a clinic dedicated to the practice, but they’re still often met with scepticism. So, I put them to the test to see if the hype is justified.
- byNell Geraets
These five health issues affect women more than men. Here’s how to combat them
On average, women live longer than men. But when it comes to their health, that isn’t the full picture.
- byEmily Craig
No time for breakfast? The best grab-and-go options from a dietitian
Airlie Koo shares her day on a plate.
- byNicole Economos
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Brain cancer
‘Incredibly excited’: Richard Scolyer hails new US trial for brain cancer
The world-renowned pathologist and former Australian of the Year is upbeat that his experimental treatment for glioblastoma has sparked a clinical trial.
- byGarry Maddox
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Dementia
To stave off dementia, should you sleep an extra 30 minutes or exercise?
A new Monash University study looks at the data of nearly 90,000 people to reveal the ideal balance of sleep and physical activity.
- byCourtney Thompson
Why many doctors don’t like low-carb diets
If you’re concerned about how carbohydrates may affect your weight or health in general, it’s better to focus on quality, not quantity.
- byAmanda Schupak
How healthy is olive oil?
Experts say eating the extra-virgin type as part of a Mediterranean diet may help lower risk of heart disease, neurodegenerative disease and even premature death.
- byAlexandra Pattillo
Opinion
Weight loss
‘Ozempic neck’ is the latest ‘side effect’ of GLP-1s. It’s a symptom of something uglier
Such “conditions” are not medical issues. They’re a way for cosmetic surgeons to sell you something.
- byHannah Vanderheide
How to balance carbs and protein with exercise, according to a dietitian
Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala shares her day on a plate.
- byNicole Economos