You may be interested (or possibly horrified) to discover you ingest and inhale thousands of tiny life forms on a daily basis, writes Michael Taylor The air and surfaces around you are home to multitudes of bacteria, fungi, viruses, mites, algae and protozoa. Your skin isn’t...
With upcoming winter events and high rates of flu and COVID circulating in the community, it’s important that we keep doing the little things that will make a big difference this winter, yet many families never get around to thinking about being fully vaccinated! Most news...
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...
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...
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...
Some good and bad news + 4 tips for about eating chocolate from Saman Khalesi Australians were predicted to spend around A$1.7 billion on chocolates, hot cross buns and other special foods over an average Easter season. Chocolate has a long history of production and consumption....
There was no sleep in Mercedez Hinchcliff’s house until, finally, an answer to her baby’s pain was discovered. “Is there any food your son is allergic to?” I am routinely asked any time I sign up my toddler for a new activity. This seems like a...
Endometriosis, reports April Rees, is a debilitating condition which affects 10% of women worldwide. Our immune system and endometriosis are connected. The condition can have a serious affect on a person’s quality of life, often causing a range of symptoms including chronic pain, fatigue and pain...
Do you or someone in your family suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? It can be a challenging condition to manage, especially when it comes to meal planning. But don't worry, there's good news! A team of experts at Monash University has developed a cookbook with...
PFAS might be everywhere – including toilet paper – but let's keep the health risks in context, writes researcher Mark Patrick Taylor The United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced new limits on the toxic "forever chemicals" – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – in drinking...
