Everyday health

Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight. But what do we actually know about them?

Katie Lee from The Frazer Institute writes about the ins and outs of laser tattoo removal and what to consider when getting the procedure done via the Conversation.

You’ve probably seen recent claims online seed oils are “toxic” and cause inflammation, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. But what does the research say?

Painful periods are common. More than half of people who menstruate have some pain for up to three days a month, typically throbbing or cramping in the lower abdomen.

Amid the rising cost of living, Australians are eating more ultra-processed foods than ever before. Emeritus Professor Amanda Lee looks at why and how we can turn it around.

Mental health conditions in pregnancy increase the risk of complications for mother and baby, but stigma remains around taking antidepressants while pregnant or breastfeeding. So how should women decide whether or not to take antidepressants during these periods?

Researchers have used an advanced imaging technique to predict the recovery of children from a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) with an 87 per cent success rate.

Researchers have found that a protein which protects the body from fungal infections is also responsible for making certain diseases like irritable bowel disease (IBS), type 1 diabetes and eczema more severe.

Researchers from The University of Queensland and the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research have shown that people using the antipsychotic clozapine do not need regular blood monitoring after two years.

A University of Queensland study has revealed that Australian women with endometriosis can experience symptoms for around a decade before being diagnosed.