UNSW expert unmasks the truth about superfoods. Everyone has heard of the good old saying: ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’. It’s a phrase that suggests that apples were perhaps the first to be labelled as a ‘superfood’, long before that term got popular. But now,...
A doctor is warning the public about the serious risks of self-diagnosing after new research revealed 30 per cent of Australians have diagnosed an illness through online research, and 45 per cent of these have chosen medications themselves to address the illness. The findings were derived...
A new survey shows 40% of Australians report cost-of-living and personal debt is causing them elevated distress compared with this time last year – while frontline services rank it the biggest risk to suicide rates - as the country awaits news of another interest rate...
The significant shock induced by COVID has caused many workers to take a step back and think more deeply about their career. More people are asking what the meaning and purpose is of their jobs, prompting them to consider moving to a company that better...
Young Australians can now access a free DNA saliva test to learn whether they face increased risk of some cancers and heart disease, which can be prevented or treated early if detected, in a world-first DNA screening study. The nationally collaborative project, led by Monash University and supported by researchers and clinicians across...