A short history of sunscreen, from basting like a chook to preventing skin cancer
Australians have used commercial creams, lotions or gels to manage our skin’s sun exposure for nearly a century. But why...
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Got period pain or cramps? What to eat and avoid, according to science
Painful periods are common. More than half of people who menstruate have some pain for up to three days a...
A bottle of scotch recently sold for $2.7 million – what’s behind such outrageous prices?
When a rare bottle of Scotch whisky sold for US$2.7 million in November 2023, I was stunned, but I wasn’t...
Christmas drinks anyone? Why alcohol before bedtime leaves you awake at 3am, desperate for sleep
You’ve come home after a long day at work, you have dinner, put the kids to bed, and then you...
How much could the NHS save if people had healthier lifestyles? Hundreds of millions according to research
The NHS spends a lot of time and money looking after people who smoke, or drink too much or don’t...
Nonalcoholic beer: New techniques craft flavorful brews without the buzz
The holiday season for me includes socializing over drinks with friends and family. But all the celebrating tends to catch...
Canada owes its veterans new mental health tools: Access to psychedelic therapies is overdue
The Canadian Senate Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs recently released a striking report entitled The Time is Now: Granting Equitable Access...
What is needle spiking, and how can I protect myself?
Last week two young Australian women spoke candidly to the ABC about being sexually assaulted while on holidays. The alleged...
Public health errors: Why it’s crucial to understand what they are before assessing COVID-19 responses
Joe Vipond, a Canadian emergency room physician who was a strong supporter of masking during the pandemic, said in a...
Cruel summer ahead – why is Australia so unprepared?
2023 has shattered climate records, accompanied by extreme weather that has left a trail of devastation and despair, according to...
