As the volume of Instagram posts and TV shows can attest, food has become so much more than pure nutrition, writes Dr Senaka Ranadheera These days food provides us with much joy, entertainment and social connection. But we can only experience these things with the benefits of...
Mike Armour looks at whether they work and if they are safe. If you’ve been on social media recently you might have noticed sponsored posts and ads for a variety of small, portable electrical devices. These claim to manage period or endometriosis pain safely and without...
Ron Schweitzer reflects on the way in which he communicates with his children. In September 1991, I attended a counselling course that changed my life forever. While I found the ideas in the course generally very exciting, it was the session on ‘Men’s Violence At Home’...
Apple And Coconut Caramel Cobbler is a firm family favourite and one that will be a regular dessert with our family! Ingredients 400ml coconut milk ½ cup (75g) coconut sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup (150g) plain (all-purpose) flour 3 teaspoons baking powder ½ cup...
A recent study conducted by Monash University has raised concerns about the increased dispensing of psychotropic medications to Australian children and adolescents. The study found that the use of these drugs among young people has doubled in less than a decade, which is a worrisome...
The wait of expectation falls more heavily on some than others, writes Kate Triglone. “I hate waiting!” is the phrase of the week in our house. My son yells these three words through gritted teeth several times a day. Usually, it’s because he has to wait...
What you need to know about a vital part of your womb (and how to look after it) by Louise Hull and Sarah Robertson Human reproduction completely depends on the healthy function of an underestimated but vital organ: the endometrium. This is the spongy tissue that...
Babies crawl, scoot and shuffle when learning to move. Here’s what to watch for if you’re worried, writes Charmaine Bernie Early gross motor (or whole body) movements such as crawling and walking are exciting developments and clear markers for parents watching their child’s development. But what...
Exhausted, disconnected and fed up – what is ‘parental burnout'? asks researcher Alan Ralph. For many parents, the reality of juggling the demands of caring responsibilities on their time, energy and resources leave them with little time to take care of their own well-being. This can...
The FDA (USA) finally approved Elon Musk’s Neuralink chip for human trials. Have all the concerns been addressed? asks David Tuffley Since its founding in 2016, Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink has had the ambitious mission to build a next-generation brain implant with at least 100...
