Today
Treating patients with cancer, I’ve learnt five crucial life lessons
As an oncologist, I’ve tried to be a good student and take notes from those I’ve helped. One thing they’ve taught me? Don’t wait until retirement to enjoy life.
This Month
Should you worry about microplastics?
There are some simple ways to reduce your exposure as we wait to see if science can quantify the harm these tiny particles cause to humans.
What to know about Canada’s role in the fentanyl crisis
Fentanyl is just as big a public health threat in Canada, where on some days more Canadians than Americans die of opioid overdoses, officials say.
PM tops up hospital funding, but states still lag on NDIS reform
The states will receive an extra $1.7 billion in hospital funding next year under a deal that is supposed to relieve the financial burden of the NDIS.
The health benefits of a five-minute evening walk
From reducing the risk of bowel cancer to lowering your chances of diabetes, a short stroll late in the day can have positive health impacts.
January
Is there any point in drinking decaf coffee?
Many studies show that the polyphenols in regular coffee are beneficial, but the health effects of decaffeinated version are less well researched.
Fit is better than thin, says latest research on longevity
The researchers reviewed 20 studies involving nearly 400,000 middle-aged or older people from multiple nations, about 30 per cent of them women.
How to know if you have ‘wine face’, ‘cheese face’ or ‘sugar face’ – and how to fix it
If you’re currently bothered by a puffier face and dull skin, the problem is largely due to inflammation, nutritionists and skin experts say.
The healthiest types of coffee – and the ones to avoid
The benefits swirling around your cup may be dictated by how it’s prepared. Experts reveal the benefits and potential pitfalls of your go-to order.
The five health benefits of slow running
Build endurance, burn fat, improve heart health and reduce risk of injury – plus you can chat while you jog.
Robot surgeon start-up scores $5m deal from US investors
An orthopaedic doctor turned tech entrepreneur has developed a robot to help perform common knee and shoulder operations, and it’s gaining international attention.
Should you be worried about the HMPV virus spreading in China?
Here is everything you need to know about the respiratory infection and why it’s very different from COVID-19.
Here’s how to make sure your feet have a good holiday
Didn’t think you had to train for your holiday? Think again, say experts who warn not working can be tough on your feet.
This exec has a fix for jet lag that’s been staring you in the face
Booking.com Oceania manager and BOSS Young Executive Todd Lacey says he also swears by two supplements to keep him healthy.
Hungover? What you need to know about Dry January
Woken up feeling rotten after New Year’s Eve? This popular sobriety challenge has a simple goal: Give up alcohol for the first 31 days of the year.
December 2024
Jeremy Clarkson releases anti-Dry January advent calendar
The Clarkson’s Farm star’s latest offering provides a drink a day throughout the first month of 2025 for those not wishing to go alcohol-free.
Five health changes to try in the new year, according to experts
Here are some easy-to-implement tips we learnt over the past 12 months, from skipping the rinse after brushing to drinking tart cherry juice.
The drinking habit that’s more dangerous than bingeing
“High intensity” imbibing has traditionally been the reserve of students, but more middle-aged people are now taking part.
The signs of poor health that your hands, nails and knuckles reveal
The clues to fighting illness, from eczema and psoriasis to arthritis and Parkinson’s, could be right before your eyes.
Why skipping breakfast in your 50s could actually make you fatter
But beware – people who have more than 30 per cent of their recommended daily calories in their first meal of the day are even more unhealthy, says a new study.