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A stark difference emerges at puberty: one in three women develop migraines, compared to one in 15 men.
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A supermarket painkiller could change how we think about inflammation and disease.
Going to work sick shouldn’t be a choice Canadians have to make.
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A universal sick leave system would help Canada better manage seasonal illnesses and future outbreaks, protect economic stability and prepare for emerging crises.
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Here’s what the investigators found and what it means for people who use protein powder.
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The Northern Territory is unique for so many reasons. That’s why voluntary assisted dying in the NT can’t be imported from elsewhere.
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Constantly striving to improve ourselves can take a toll on our mental health.
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At least 80% of us develop acne. How you treat it makes all the difference.
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It might be well-intentioned, but praising someone for losing weight isn’t a good idea. Here’s what to do instead.
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To make your muscles grow, you need to keep increasing their load. But there are different ways to do this.
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Children with more than one developmental condition – such as ADHD, autism or others – are at risk of depression or anxiety too. And health systems need to adapt.
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Brain tumours are rare, but their early signs are easy to mistake for stress, tiredness or the menopause. Researchers explain what to look for – and why it matters.
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Digital duplicates of our brains could revolutionise mental healthcare.
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Weight doesn’t tell us the whole story about a person’s risk for poor health.
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If you’ve had chickenpox, the virus never fully leaves your body. Years later, it can reappear as shingles. Here’s what causes it — and what doesn’t.
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Here are some tell-tale signs of gingivitis, and what to do about this common type of gum disease.
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Have you ever thought of your body as a portable gym? It can be, whether it’s squats in the park or push-ups at home.
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Ancient writers, especially physicians, had plenty to say about genitals and their care.
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Stories of big babies might make women all over the world cross their legs. But how common are big babies, and does their birth always lead to complications?
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Diagnosis for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome currently relies on sometimes controversial diagnostic criteria – and can take years.