With ‘damp drinking’ and ‘zebra striping’, Gen Z are embracing moderation – not abstinence – from alcohol
Fewer young Australians are drinking. And when they do drink, they are drinking less and less often than previous generations...
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US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?
In recent months, Americans looking for eggs have faced empty shelves in their grocery stores. The escalating threat of avian...
Should Australia mandate cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks?
Alcohol causes huge harm in Australia, responsible for 5,800 new cancer cases per year. Yet many of us remain in...
Can you get sunburnt or UV skin damage through car or home windows?
When you’re in a car, train or bus, do you choose a seat to avoid being in the sun or...
Pregnant women can now get a free RSV shot. What other vaccines do you need when you’re expecting?
From today, February 3, pregnant women in Australia will be eligible for a free RSV vaccine under the National Immunisation...
The weird psychology of airports
Many of us have witnessed unusual and even anti-social behaviour at an airport or on a flight. These may range...
5 years after COVID began, outstanding fines mean marginalised Australians are still paying the highest price
January 25 marked five years since the first COVID case was recorded in Australia. Many of us have tried to...
Why the WHO has recommended switching to a healthier salt alternative
This week the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines recommending people switch the regular salt they use at home...
Is no amount of alcohol safe? Understanding risks and public health guidelines
The United States surgeon general recently called for a warning of cancer risk on alcohol labels. And I agree. But...
Nutrition advice is rife with misinformation − a medical education specialist explains how to tell valid health information from pseudoscience
The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated a vast landscape of misinformation about many topics, science and health chief among them. Since then,...
