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FAMILY HEALTH
Explainer: what’s meningococcal meningitis and what are the signs?
Stories of meningococcal outbreaks tell us it’s that season again. But what is meningococcal meningitis, why does it occur in seasons, and why does it strike fear into the hearts of so many? Meningococcus (Nisseria meningitidis) is type of bacterium
What’s the best way to go to the toilet – squatting...
Pauline Hanson’s concern about the Australian Tax Office installing squat toilets to cater for its increasingly diverse workforce has prompted debate about the best way to go to the toilet: sitting or squatting. While nobody is claiming you climb up
MEN’S HEALTH
Why You Have Bad Breath
Bad breath stinks, but what can you actually do about it? Chew some gum? Suck on a mint? These strategies offer some benefit, but they’re short lasting.
WOMEN’S HEALTH
21 Things That Will Probably Happen To You While Breastfeeding
In the beginning, you will be pretty sure your nipples are going to revolt and jump off of your body to escape. They won’t, so long as you use nipple butter.
Weekly Dose
Weekly Dose: flibanserin, the drug that gives women one extra sexually...
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug flibanserin (sold under the brand name Addyi) for the treatment of women with hypo-active sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in August 2015. Australia hasn’t followed suit, though flib
WEIGHT LOSS
Why the Body You Want Won’t Happen Overnight
I've heard stories about athletes who enhance their performance by sleeping in high-altitude chambers, drinking kale smoothies every four hours, getting deep tissue massages every day, or training with equipment that looks like NASA's castoffs. Great for...
20 Reasons to Lose 20 Pounds
Even guys with the strongest resolves can occasionally cave to temptation when they're trying to lose weight. The next time you think about skipping the gym or eating (yet another) cookie that your coworker brought in, read these fat-melting motivators. T...
