The incidence of conditions such as heart disease, arthritis and diabetes is higher in people with back pain than in those without back pain, new research shows. Back pain isn’t just a debilitating ...

Out-of-pocket costs, limited appointment availability, lack of opportunities to discuss vaccination with providers and eroding trust are stopping some Australian parents and caregivers from ...

A new study analyses why groups endorsed setting up the Māori Health Authority, which was established in 2022 as part of the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act, then disestablished in 2024. Researchers ...

Deaths from cancer worldwide are expected to rise to over 18 million in 2050, an increase of nearly 75% from 2024, according to international scientists. Globally, cancer cases more than doubled and ...

A global, Australian-led study has found it's the predators and environment that determine whether insects are safer blending into their surroundings, or having bright warning colours telling ...

In a discovery that could reshape how we think about memory, researchers have found that forgetting is not just a glitch in the brain but is actually a finely tuned process, and dopamine is the key.

One of the oldest people in the world, who died at 117 years old in 2024, may have survived so long because her body was still working as if she was younger. Among other signs of a healthy body, ...

With floods becoming more frequent, severe and unpredictable due to climate change, new, nature-based approaches to flood management are gaining attention. To help communities better understand how ...

A widely known study on apple cider vinegar and weight loss has been retracted, according to an announcement from the publishers, the BMJ Group. The retracted research suggests a small amount of apple ...

A new study suggests adding microscopic particles to vinegar can make them more effective against dangerous bacterial infections, with hopes the combination could help combat antibiotic resistance. A ...

A ChatGPT-based bot called 'Amanda', designed to help talk through relationship conflicts, can be just as effective as a more traditional conflict resolution writing task, according to international ...

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