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Peter Mellow
July 5, 2020 5:33 AM
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A hospital that keeps wastebaskets empty can get high marks from a patient who can’t see a virus that may be lurking.
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January 7, 7:08 PM
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Staff at Victoria’s larger regional hospitals are more likely to be physically and mentally exhausted than their peers at major urban trauma centres.
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January 6, 8:41 PM
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A leading vaccine expert on what the country’s newly overhauled immunization schedule means for children
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January 6, 4:12 PM
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A urologist weighs in on whether biking can cause prostate issues or erection problems. The science-based answer is that the activity probably does not, he says.
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January 5, 5:28 PM
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In a useful entry in the growing canon of “quit lit,” Charles Knowles blends science and memoir to persuade readers to cut down on alcohol.
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January 4, 5:31 PM
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At least one in five Australians lives with chronic pain, and often the cause is unknown. Scientists are just now discovering the crucial role the brain plays in how pain is experienced.
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Peter Mellow
January 2, 8:27 PM
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These tips will help refresh your mind and bolster your brain.
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January 1, 5:34 PM
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While most people worry about the pain of tattooing, studies suggest that being inked — and removing ink if you change your mind — may increase the chance of health issues down the track.
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Peter Mellow
December 31, 2025 8:08 PM
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While GLP-1 drugs promise an easy fix, our bodies still need what they have always needed: healthy food and regular exercise, says chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh, Prof Devi Sridhar
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December 30, 2025 5:49 PM
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It’s the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Australian men after melanoma, with a one-in-five risk for men aged up to 85, but understanding of diagnosis is still vague. Here’s what to know.
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Peter Mellow
December 27, 2025 6:43 PM
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From HIV to TB, scientists and doctors made breakthroughs in treatment and prevention of some of the world’s deadliest diseases
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December 27, 2025 6:35 PM
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Fear and feelings of intense vulnerability caused me to retreat into my shell, until I saw myself in an unlikely feature in one of the British master’s prints
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December 23, 2025 9:33 PM
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Readers share the small, practical acts of kindness that made a difference.
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January 7, 7:21 PM
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Analysis finds those who stopped using medication saw weight return four times faster compared with other weight loss plans
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January 7, 7:08 PM
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Health benefits gained from using new-generation weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Maunjaro are lost, and weight is regained quickly, once people stop taking the medications as the body uses biological strategies to defend itself.
Improving health is a common goal for many people in the new year, but where to start? Dr. Leana Wen explains five science-backed actions you can take right now.
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January 5, 8:59 PM
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NHS Online due to launch in England next year will provide eye, prostate and menopause care.
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January 4, 5:53 PM
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I research virus outbreaks around the world. Here’s what I’ll be keeping an eye on in 2026 that could cause infections in unexpected places or cases.
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January 3, 7:25 PM
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Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.
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January 2, 8:14 PM
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Eating fibre, replacing gas stoves and regular ejaculation are just some of the ways cancer experts are reducing their risk of developing the potentially deadly disease.
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January 1, 5:29 PM
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My transformation was most apparent the day I realised that a digital rectal examination can be life-saving
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December 30, 2025 5:57 PM
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Many people struggle to do the recommended amount of exercise each week. But research suggests even a small amount has powerful effects.
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Peter Mellow
December 29, 2025 3:57 PM
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The wealthy now collect decades of life in the same way they once collected art or property.
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December 27, 2025 6:39 PM
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A rising number of Australians are using steroids. But one expert says a lack of knowledge and widespread stigma make it tough to get clinical support.
Scientists are redefining autism as a complex condition with multiple forms, challenging traditional notions.
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Peter Mellow
December 23, 2025 9:12 PM
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On their own, these behaviours are generally nothing to be too concerned about, but together, they could be signs further investigation is warranted.
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