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Improving Indigenous Healthcare

Health and Wellbeing

Improving Indigenous Healthcare

by Rosemarie Milsom

Australia’s first Indigenous surgeon, Associate Professor Dr Kelvin Kong is committed to empowering communities and removing barriers that prevent access to critical healthcare services.

The talking cure

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The talking cure

by Rosemarie Milsom

Speech pathology students are playing an important role in the establishment of a new community-centred program to improve outcomes for children in regional NSW.

Australians are embracing ‘mindful drinking’ – and the alcohol industry is also getting sober curious

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Australians are embracing ‘mindful drinking’ – and the alcohol industry is also getting sober curious

by Dr Tamara Bucher and Melanie Pirinen

Alcohol-free wines, beers and spirits are increasingly sophisticated, driven by consumers taking more care in what they drink — and how they choose to drink.

A life purpose born from mother’s trauma

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A life purpose born from mother’s trauma

by Carmen Swadling

Every day in Ethiopia 27 to 33 women die due to birth-related complications. Teketo Tegegne has made it his life’s purpose to protect new mothers and future generations.

Tempted by pills and potions to make you look younger?

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Tempted by pills and potions to make you look younger?

by Professor Clare Collins

Save your cash - a healthy diet is far more effective.

Move over Lucifer, there's a new Seitan in town

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Move over Lucifer, there's a new Seitan in town

by Dr Kerith Duncanson

The vegan meat alternative with the devil in the detail.

Tackling concussion

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Tackling concussion

by Rosemarie Milsom

A game-changing collaboration aimed at reducing the risk of concussion in sport is set to transform the way footy is played.

The sperm discovery that’s set to both create and save lives

Health and Wellbeing

The sperm discovery that’s set to both create and save lives

by Joe Frost

Aiding cancer research and helping to solve major issues with male fertility? It’s all in a day’s work for the humble sperm.

I’ve been diagnosed with iron deficiency, now what?

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I’ve been diagnosed with iron deficiency, now what?

by Dr Amanda Patterson and Jacklyn Johnson

From the causes of iron deficiency to supplements and side effects, here's what you need to absorb.

Weight gain during pregnancy: how much is too much?

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Weight gain during pregnancy: how much is too much?

by Professor Clare Collins, Dr Jenna Hollis and Professor Siân Robinson

Experts weigh in on pregnancy weight gain, why it's so important and tips to maintain a healthy pregnancy weight.

Why men wake up with erections

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Why men wake up with erections

by Dr Sergio Diez Alvarez

The hard facts about the “nocturnal penile tumescence” a.k.a. the morning penile erection.

A tale of unlikely 'iso' pals

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A tale of unlikely 'iso' pals

by Gemma Wolk

Meet the kindy kids and aged care residents in the Hunter region who, after months of written letters back and forth, found the COVID silver lining.