More than 20 sunscreens were pulled from the shelves in 2025 after testing showed they were below their advertised SPF rating – so where does this leave us for summer 2026? Asks Sophie Paquet-Fifield In Australia, we are exposed to some of the harshest and most...
Thumb and finger sucking are common self-soothing habits in babies and young children — but when they persist, they can start to affect teeth and jaw development. Paediatric dentist Dr Anna Buckeridge explains what’s happening in your child’s mouth, when parents should be concerned, and...
Busy weeknights call for low-effort, high-reward dinners — and these slow cooker chicken tacos deliver. Simply add the ingredients, let the slow cooker do the work, then shred and serve in tacos, burritos or salads. Perfect for young budding chefs to try! Prep time: 5 minutes| Cooking...
A new study by researcher Jessica Biesiekierski shows social media and lifestyle magazines have turned gluten – a protein in wheat, rye and barley – into a dietary villain. Athletes and celebrities have promoted gluten-free eating as the secret to better health and performance. But our review,...
Christmas is coming, and with it, many challenges for parents of young children. Catherine E. Wood advises keeping calm and carrying on with your routines. You likely have one festive event after another, late nights, party food, way too much stimulation, tired kids and tired parents....
5 tips to avoid stress eating these holidays, write Saman Khalesi, Charlotte Gupta and Talitha Best The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence in delicious foods and meals. However, for many, it can also be an emotional and stressful period. This stress...
–and what it missed, write Karin Hammarberg, Alex Polyakov, Catherine Mills and Karinne Ludlow Reports of several cases of embryo and sperm mix-ups have put the Australian fertility industry in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. These bungles have raised serious questions about the industry’s current model...
We tracked 72,000 NSW public school students over a decade and found 19% had been suspended or expelled. Report by researchers Kristin R. Laurens, Lauren M. Piltz and Linda J. Graham Suspending or expelling a student is the most serious disciplinary measure available to schools. Research tells us...
Fewer friends, more time stress: the essential charts from this year’s HILDA survey, writes Inga Lass, Ferdi Botha, Kyle Peyton and Roger Wilkins. Every year, one of Australia’s biggest longitudinal surveys provides a range of insights on how the nation is changing. The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics...
Hunter Bennett, writes that the term “Microdosing” originally meant taking tiny amounts of psychedelics (such as mushrooms) to enhance mood or performance, with fewer side effects. Natalia Lebendinskaia/Getty But the term has taken off to mean anything where you incorporate a much lower “dose” of something – and...
