Why do people tailgate? A psychologist explains what’s behind this common (and annoying) driving habit
It’s hot, you’ve had a battle to get the kids in the car, and now you’re going to be late...
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How to protect yourself against bushfire smoke this summer
It’s bushfire season. So you might be wondering about the best way to protect yourself from the health impacts of...
We’re getting really good at making alcohol-free beer and wine. Here’s how it’s done
Drinking alcohol has been part of Australian culture for at least 240 years, and perhaps millennia prior. In recent years,...
Are Aussie pubs really filled with tiles because it’s easier to wash off the pee? History has a slightly different story
The “six o’clock swill” is one of the best known terms in Australian history. It captures the unedifying drinking habits...
Drinking alcohol this Christmas and New Year? These medicines really don’t mix
A glass or two of champagne with Christmas lunch. A cool crisp beer at the beach. Some cheeky cocktails with...
Uber plans a kids service to replace mum and dad’s taxi. What’s wrong with that? Plenty
Ride-share company Uber has just rolled out an option to book vehicles equipped with a children’s car seat across Melbourne....
Bad hangovers? Why genetics, personality and coping mechanisms can make a difference
After a good night out you may not be surprised when you wake up feeling rough the next morning. But...
Want to pre-drink before going out? It probably won’t save you money, and can be risky to boot
You’re catching up with a few friends before you go out. Everyone’s having a drink, listening to some tunes, and...
Mpox, AIDS and COVID-19 show the challenges of targeting public health messaging to specific groups without causing stigma
During infectious disease outbreaks, clinicians and public health officials are tasked with providing accurate guidance for the public on how...
TB is once again the deadliest disease in Africa – what went wrong
Effective tuberculosis (TB) treatment has been available for the past 60 years. But TB remains the leading cause of death...
