Completed Dry January? Reading fiction can help newly sober mothers decide what’s next
More people in the UK have gone dry this January than ever before, so drinking, not drinking, and navigating a...
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Medicare turns 40: since 1984 our health needs have changed but the system hasn’t. 3 reforms to update it
Forty years ago, Medicare as we know it today was born. It was the reincarnation of the Whitlam government’s Medibank,...
For the new vape laws to succeed, these 3 things need to happen – or users may look to the illicit market
This year, the Australian government will progressively ban the retail sale of all e-cigarettes, known as vapes. Vapers will only...
Think wine is a virtue, not a vice? Nutrition label information surprised many US consumers
When you reach for that bottle of wine this Valentine’s Day, do you know how healthy it is? Many people...
Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects
Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as rewarding when you are hungry...
What happens to your liver when you quit alcohol
According to Greek mythology, Zeus punished Prometheus for giving fire to humans. He chained Prometheus up and set an eagle...
Healthy cities aren’t a question of boring or exciting buildings but about creating better public space
The US developers of a 300ft glowing orb, set to be built in the middle of Stratford, east London, and...
Can you really be allergic to alcohol?
Some people get allergy-like symptoms when drinking alcohol, but can you really be allergic to alcohol? Alcohol allergies are rare,...
How drinking sustainable wine can help vineyards and the planet
The current global food and beverage system is unsustainable. In 2023, world leaders issued a declaration at the UN climate...
Why does alcohol make my poo go weird?
As we enter the festive season it’s a good time to think about what all those celebratory alcoholic drinks can...
