Things to do instead of drinking alcohol
Cutting back on booze can be a real challenge. This is why it’s so hard to quit – and how to stay ‘dry’ if the going gets tough.
What is causing my child’s skin allergy?
Some everyday products can trigger skin reactions in children, so avoiding these top allergy causes can provide some welcome relief.
The best things we’ve learnt about health in 2019
We’ve become a little wiser about our health this year, as science has found new ways to help us live longer and better.
Why paracetamol in pregnancy is cause for caution, not alarm
While some studies have raised concern about paracetamol use during pregnancy, current advice is the popular pain relief does not need to be entirely ruled out.
‘I felt like Frankenstein’: What it’s like to wait for an organ donation
Clare Duggan was spending hours a day on dialysis and giving up on life when she received a precious gift from a stranger.
Six things you’d never dream about ear wax
You might find it gross, but turns out that ear wax – the sticky yellow ooze that protects our ear canal – can tell us a lot about ourselves.
Why is being sober so taboo?
When did saying no to alcohol become such a big deal? We ask the experts to weigh in.
‘Our sons are alive thanks to blood donors’
A single blood donation can save up to three lives – so why aren’t more of us doing it?
What you need to know about the flu vaccine in 2019
After one of the worst summer flu season in years, Australians are being warned not to be complacent about vaccinations and hygiene as we head into autumn and winter.
The two most important things you can do for your brain
There’s truth in the old adage, “healthy body, healthy mind”.