‘It must be nice to be normal’: my struggle with ADHD and motherhood
Being diagnosed with ADHD shed light on some of my behaviour and difficulty with navigating life but there was little help or guidance on what to do next.
Health
These ‘healthy’ protein bars are the perfect snack
With 5 grams of protein, these dark chocolate crunch bars are high in healthy fats, so, as yummy as they taste, keep it to one per snack.
The keys to living better, for longer
Be social, find a GP you get along with, and keep an eye on the future. Experts weigh in on how to put preventive health principles into practice.
Flights funded as Voluntary Assisted Dying ban battle rages
Queensland’s new government has vowed to continue funding doctors to fly to regional areas to help terminally ill patients end their lives amid the Albanese government’s refusal to lift a ban on telehealth appointments for VAD.
Labor’s stalling leaves loophole for life insurers
One of the last barriers to widespread genetic testing – discrimination against obtaining life insurance – remains in place despite a promise by the Albanese government to clear it.
Menopause and perimenopause – cutting through the hype
This discussion is now at the forefront of women’s health, and a whole-of-society approach is recommended to destigmatise this naturally occurring life event.
Perimenopause shook Katherine’s confidence. Now she’s taking it to the boardroom
She’s smart and successful, but perimenopause left Katherine Milesi rattled. Then the former Deloitte executive realised corporate Australia was in need of a strategic plan.
Why do we still have no consensus on how to approach menopause?
From HRT to fears about over-medicalisation, navigating menopause and perimenopause can be confusing. In our new health series, we will put your most pressing questions to some of the most respected voices in this field.
Journal retracts Covid ‘cure’ study
Dutch publisher Elsevier said methodological concerns and questions about the paper’s conclusions led to its withdrawal.
Drug in Codral and Sudafed ‘doesn’t work’
Johnson & Johnson has been accused of marketing and selling ineffective nasal decongestant medicines to Australians for nearly two decades.
Lex Marinos chose voluntary assisted dying. His family explains why
One of Australia’s great men of the arts chose to undertake voluntary assisted dying, his final days spent at home surrounded by loved ones. His family take us through their journey.
What you should know about voluntary assisted dying
More than 3000 Australians have used voluntary assisted dying to end their lives. Is it something you or a family member need to consider? Here is the latest on this emotional issue.
What this ultra-processed-food guru is eating at Christmas will surprise you
Chris van Tulleken stressed us all out about ultra-processed food. So what’s on his table on the 25th? A surprising amount of stuff in foil trays from the supermarket.
LGBTI+ data ‘will improve support’
In a prelude to the landmark collection of census data on gender and sexuality, the ABS has released figures showing 4.5 per cent of those over 16 are LGBTI+.
Teeth issues as an adult? It probably started at birth
Think baby teeth care is futile – or not a big deal – because they fall out later as adult teeth come through? Think again.
Psychiatry mutiny now a full-blown crisis
Trainee psychiatrists say they fear for patient safety and have been coping with untenable workloads as registrars in the specialty add their support to an uprising.
Why falls are so risky with age, and what you can do to prevent them
Falls are riskier as we age, and can be life changing. But they are not inevitable.
Walk your way to better health
It’s an unassuming exercise, but walking can be great for your health. Here are some tips to get you started.
Step out for a healthier life
The Australian is teaming up with The Heart Foundation’s Walking Program to show you how to get your free, six-week Personal Walking Plan.
Microplastics linked to cancers, infertility
A scientific review of the effect of microplastics has found they cause infertility and are associated with colon cancer.
The drugs young bankers use to get through the day — and night
Many on Wall Street see Adderall and Vyvanse as tools to plough through long hours of tedious work amid high-pressure competition. In Australia the equivalent to Adderall, Dexamphetamine, is known as a party drug.
Your blood pressure reading is probably wrong
Dangling your arm, wearing the wrong size cuff and scrolling on your phone can make a reading higher or lower than it should be.
One year, two breakups: my girlfriend, and my pancreas
At first, I got sick and started shedding weight. I was constantly dehydrated. They were telltale symptoms of an undiagnosed diabetic, but I thought that only happened to kids.
Is there something to be said for the power of the nanna nap?
Does the daily nanna nap really contribute to overall health and longevity? Or is it a sign of physical deterioration and cognitive decline?
Mental health doctors quit ‘to save system’
Almost one in five psychiatrists employed in NSW public hospitals have tendered their resignations, with more to come, in an extraordinary bid to stem a mutiny of public sector doctors and improve patient care.
Why you should always take the stairs to live longer
Exercise will do many things, but will it really help you to live longer? The experts tell Peta Bee how.
Prostate cancer: should you have a screening?
Men who find prostate cancer early have a very good chance of surviving the disease, but there are significant drawbacks with testing and treatment.
Elle Macpherson, cancer, death… and a nightclub murder trial
This is my story of surviving cancer (so far), and why I believe stress may play a role in this cruel, brutal and insidious disease.
AI to supercharge genomic medicine, but risks loom
Advancements in whole-genome sequencing have ignited a revolution in digital biology. But the commercialisation of genetic databases poses many risks.
Psychiatrists threaten mass walkout
Staff specialist psychatrists are threatening a mass walkout after the NSW government failed to offer them a single extra dollar in pay, despite a critically depleted workforce.
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