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The running group chasing pain relief Jul 27, 2024

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Research is clear on the benefits of exercise for certain types of pain, including for pain associated with cancer treatment. A running group is putting this into practice.

An update on mammal-to-mammal transmission of bird flu, and a check in with a major AIDS conference.

Also, do we need to reconsider regulations around cigarettes in the wake of a crackdown on vaping?

And heart attacks in young women can have a major psychological impact — especially when the person had no known risk factors.

Small steps to boost teen mental health Jul 20, 2024

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Adolescence is a stressful time. Researchers have been investigating simple ways to help improve teen mental health.

The US president tests positive for COVID, plus the results of a large study into COVID vaccines and pregnancy.

Asthma action plans to help manage the condition.

How reminiscing about the past can improve wellbeing in the present.

And why you should stick to soap and water if there's gastro about.

Making pleasure accessible to every body Jul 13, 2024

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Sex tech is giving people with disability better access to their own bodies.

What Australia is doing to prepare for the migration of birds that could be carrying a potentially catastrophic strain of avian influenza.

The argument for a sugar tax gets stronger, thanks to more evidence from countries that already have one.

And in the last 50 years of Aboriginal alcohol programs, what has worked? Plus a special NAIDOC issue of the Medical Journal of Australia.

Your winter blues might be seasonal depression Jul 06, 2024

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Clarity on vaping changes and a look at the national diabetes inquiry.

It turns out Australians are getting close to half of their energy needs from ultra-processed foods which can increase the risk of chronic disease

Experts believe seasonal depression is more common in Australia than once thought.

New research shows Indigenous Australians with hearing loss aren't getting the care they need.

Counting steps or minutes: How to track exercise Jun 29, 2024

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Is it 10 thousand steps or 30mins? How advice on regular exercise varies.

What's being done in response to medication shortages.

Deprescribing is when you wean off a prescription medication you no longer need, but it needs to be done safely, and it can be difficult to find the right advice.

Experts want women to know they don't have to suffer through heavy periods.

And when all the tests come back negative, initially it's a weight off your mind, but then you start to wonder, 'what the hell is wrong with me?'

What space travel tells us about ageing Jun 22, 2024

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Take a look at changing teaching methods in the classroom, and why that matters for future health.

Australian researchers are developing a new drug to fight the potentially deadly condition of sepsis.

Could a common drug be used to treat macular degeneration?

And what effect does space travel have on ageing?

Can you cut a common cold short? Jun 15, 2024

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A comprehensive review has delved into the current research into zinc supplements and their effectiveness.

Research has shown that people experiencing chronic pain see the world as a harsher place – distances are longer and hills are steeper.

We blink more than we need to, and scientists have been trying to find out why.

And, sharing memories of Michael Mosley.

A plan of attack for migraine sufferers Jun 08, 2024

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Many people with migraines suffer in the dark for years before they find the right treatment, but one neurologist has suggested a framework to ease the pain.

What's happening at the cellular level when an ageing brain is exposed to exercise? At least through the microscope, it looks like rejuvenation.

Life-saving changes that could detect breast cancers earlier Jun 01, 2024

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Australia has a successful breast cancer screening program, but experts say it can (and should) be better.

New research drives home the importance of treating type 2 diabetes as early as possible for lifelong benefits.

An update on how COVID vaccines are faring with all the new variants circulating in the community.

And we take a look at some of the advancements being made in transplant technology.

Maintaining your mental fitness – and a new culprit for Alzheimer's disease? May 25, 2024

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The top five things you can do to keep your mental health in check, plus an update on the virus everyone is talking about: bird flu.

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