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Some towns are cutting fluoride from water supplies. Here’s what this means for locals’ teeth

Thousands of residents in Dubbo and Wellington, in western New South Wales, haven’t had fluoride added to their tap water for nearly seven years.

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Eradicating mould would save millions in health-care costs: how our homes affect our health

Housing is a key determinant of physical health. Housing conditions can increase or reduce the risk of problems including respiratory illness, heart disease and injury.

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There’s a new vaccine for pneumococcal disease in Australia. Here’s what to know

The Australian government announced last week there’s a new vaccine for pneumococcal disease on the National Immunisation Program for all children.

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17 older Australians die from falls every day. Here are 5 things you can do to reduce your risk

Every day in Australia, more than 400 people aged over 65 are admitted to hospital due to a fall. That’s around one person every four minutes.

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Waiting too long for public dental care? Here’s why the system is struggling – and how to fix it

Just over one-third of Australians are eligible for public dental services, which provide free or low cost dental treatment.

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Is childbirth really safer for women and babies in private hospitals?

A study published this week in the international obstetrics and gynaecology journal BJOG has raised concerns among women due to give birth in Australia’s public hospitals.

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Australia’s new lung cancer screening program has chosen simplicity over equity, and we’re concerned

Australia’s lung cancer screening program launched on July 1, and marks real progress and opportunity.

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Senior public servants think GenAI will boost productivity – but are worried about the risks

Many bold claims have been made about Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and its capacity to improve productivity and generate workplace efficiencies.

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Too many people with back pain call ambulances or visit the ED. Here’s why that’s a problem

Around 4 million Australians experience back problems and people are increasingly calling ambulances and presenting to emergency departments to manage back pain.

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The Medical Research Future Fund has grown far beyond its target. Why is so much of the money unused?

Australian researchers are reeling from the international reach of the Trump administration’s ideological war on science and research, which threatens local research projects that receive funding from the United States National Institutes of Health.

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Health-care workers should not be a target. In Gaza, their detention and death affect the entire population

A freeze on aid entering the Gaza Strip, imposed by Israel last week, means once again tons of urgent medical supplies and medicines are stuck at the border, with delivery uncertain.

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Cheap grog, new drunkenness offence and mandatory rehab: why 9 experts think proposed NT alcohol reforms would be a disaster

The new Northern Territory government is planning a swathe of changes to alcohol policy.

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More than half of people who use party drugs take ADHD medicines without a prescription, new research shows

Each year, the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at UNSW Sydney surveys hundreds of people who regularly use drugs in Australia to understand trends in substance use around the country.

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What is ‘health at every size’ lifestyle counselling? How does it compare with weight-focused treatments?

Health at every size (or HAES) is a lifestyle counselling approach that promotes mindful eating and lifestyle behaviours to pursue health and wellness, without focusing on weight loss. Weight loss is seen as a beneficial side effect, rather than a goal.

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It's extremely hot and I'm feeling weak and dizzy. Could I have heat stroke?

Australia is braced for a hot, dry summer. El Nino is back, and this year it will occur alongside an Indian Ocean dipole, a climate pattern which will further amplify this hot and dry effect.

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What does having a 'good relationship with food' mean? 4 ways to know if you've got one

Travelling on a train recently you couldn’t help but overhear two women deep in conversation about a mutual obsession with food, including emotional triggers that pushed them towards chocolate and pizza.

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The tricky economics of subsidising psychedelics for mental health therapy

Australia is the world’s first country to legalise the medical use of psychedelics. But not everyone is sure the timing is right. There are still major issues to work out for this move to benefit those most in need.

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Obsessive compulsive disorder is more common than you think. But it can take 9 years for an OCD diagnosis

Obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a misunderstood mental illness despite affecting about one in 50 people – that’s about half a million Australians.

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Covering your baby's pram with a dry cloth can increase the temperature by almost 4 degrees. Here's what to do instead

We like to think of babies as tiny versions of ourselves. But babies aren’t simply miniature adults, especially when it comes to coping in the heat. Babies are at greater risk of overheating and need different cooling strategies to those that work for adults.

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Can beetroot really improve athletic performance?

Beetroot is gaining popularity as a performance-enhancer for athletes and those wanting to gain a competitive advantage in running and cycling.

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Voluntary assisted dying will be available to more Australians this year. Here's what to expect in 2023

By the end of 2023, eligible people in all Australian states will be able to apply for voluntary assisted dying as the final three states’ laws will become operational this year.

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Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

Every parent knows kids spend their time differently when they’re on holidays. Our new research found out just how differently.

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Bedtime strategies for kids with autism and ADHD can help all families get more sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep is important for children’s learning and development. When young people don’t get enough sleep, it can impact their mood, school performance, health, and behaviour.

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Territories free to make their own voluntary assisted dying laws, in landmark decision. Here's what happens next

Voluntary assisted dying will soon be an option for the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory, now the Senate has just passed a landmark bill.

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We're told to 'eat a rainbow' of fruit and vegetables. Here's what each colour does in our body

Nutritionists will tell you to eat a rainbow of fruit and vegetables. This isn’t just because it looks nice on the plate. Each colour signifies different nutrients our body needs.

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