IVF embryos a new divorce war front
Many IVF contracts do not include any provisions about what to do with frozen tissues in the event a relationship breaks down or one of the parents dies.
Health
New hope for breast cancer patients
An Australian discovery may hold the key to saving the lives of women with untreatable breast cancer after identifying a crucial molecular process that results in thousands becoming resistant to treatment.
Is the nuclear family disappearing?
Social fabric is critical in urban design as we look to service some big demographic shifts.
Anti-ageing, AI and psychedelics: The wellness trends to know
From mind-altering medicine to hi-tech health, these trends will shape the world of wellness in 2024.
Aussie gun’s health battle reveal
His rise through the Australian cricket ranks has been rapid and Cameron Green has revealed he’s done it all with a serious health issue.
‘Disturbing’ footage lodged in AFL class action
A new statement of claim in court case against AFL has detailed sickening knockouts suffered by its lead plaintiff.
Hold the chips! Snacks make you more stressed
When your stress levels escalate, your natural response might be to reach for a pie, chocolate or a bag of chips. Hold fire: it could affect far more than your waistline.
Keeping fit the simple way by doing just one thing
If an expert could give you some easy advice to tweak your technique at everything from running to rowing, what would it be?
Is this seriously a treatment for diabetes?
The endorsement of a popular brand of meal replacement shakes by a peak health body has exposed ‘deeply disturbing’ links to a multi-national food company.
Kids will pay the price in push for universal childcare
Advocates fail to acknowledge the evidence that daycare can harm young children’s development.
Silent epidemic ravages nation’s poorest citizens
Becoming an amputee at 44 was not the life Eric Fanene ever imagined. But the creep of this disease is often silent. He is one of many thousands of Australians falling through the gaps of our health system.
14 secrets for a healthy heart
Scientists now say that optimum cardiovascular function is crucial for every aspect of health — even brain function — at every stage of life.
How to get fit and healthy in 20 minutes
The latest research says 20 minutes of exercise a day, including running and cycling, is enough.
‘Frankly, it’s frightening’: our kids are far from all right
One in three of primary school children ‘feel bad for long periods of time,’ while 53 per cent of secondary school children ‘feel very stressed’. Something seismic is going on across the nation.
The best alcohol-free cocktails and spirits
I used to write New York’s hottest column about bars – now I’m off alcohol altogether. Here’s what I drink instead.
Seven ways to boost your brain
The bigger your cognitive reserve the more resilient your mind will be. Here’s the heads up on how to build it.
‘Useless’ coronary stents cost millions
A landmark study showing that one in five coronary stents implanted in the US were unnecessary and unsafe has fuelled concerns in Australia.
Nice and easy does it — the best way to stretch
Better flexibility is one of the many benefits of a daily stretch. Here’s how to maximise your effort.
What’s the secret sauce to ageing well?
A comprehensive global ageing survey has studied barriers to healthy ageing across 21 nations, including Australia. Here’s what it found.
Fans, celebrity, scandals: what life is really like at 110
Supercentenarians – or humans aged over 110 – are late arrivals to the world of celebrity. But as they age they attract intense attention from experts, investigators and internet superfans alike.
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