A new study looked at cancer rates in 417,984 women who’d had fertility treatment and compared them to cancer in the general population of women.
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Constantly having headphones on can make your ear canal hot and humid, upsetting the bacteria balance in your ear. Here’s what to look out for.
"Homosexuality is punishable by death. ... The UAE is strict but safe." Sorry what? www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...
When a loved one is in their final days, the last thing you want on your mind is money. But financial stress is often front and centre.
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The projects bypassed local council oversight because they promised 60% affordable housing. Now they've applied to scrap the signature rent-to-own model.
Huge congrats to the super talented @mikiperkins.bsky.social
The urges are difficult and often impossible to suppress, and the only way to alleviate the urge is to tic.
The idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain is more than half a century old. The reality is more complex.
Research suggests there may be evolutionary reasons we don’t fully switch off when we’re sleeping in an unfamiliar environment.
📚 Let's not dismiss the possibility that a fun, charismatic David Foster Wallace fan may theoretically exist, somewhere in the world.
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Another Conversation piece – Charlotte Gupta & Dayna Easton: "You’re exhausted. But the hotel bed feels wrong. The mini fridge won’t stop making that low, irritating hum. The power outlet lights feel brighter than the sun. Outside, random car honks and noises make sleep a distant possibility."
How excellent to see @priscilladunkwest.bsky.social's piece for The Conversation republished in the ABC – a must read!
Certain kinds of exercise were more effective at reducing symptoms. And some people benefited more.
Cancelled Australian literary journal Meanjin returns to its origins in Brisbane, where it was founded in 1940. It’s a good move for more than one reason, writes Angela Glindemann of RMIT.
I was interviewed by Medianet on my pathway to The Conversation, what working here is like, and what I want to see more of in arts journalism www.medianet.com.au/blog/journal...
Very unexpected and welcome news!
QUT will become the new custodian of Meanjin, Australia's most eminent literary journal, bringing the publication back to Brisbane.
www.qut.edu.au/about/meanjin
Until now, we haven’t had research that tracks how accessing hormones or surgeries affects how much trans people use mental health services and medications.
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Stories of sex, power and public execution in Tudor England provide endless entertainment. And let’s not forget their magnificent fashion.
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The NT looks set to introduce voluntary assisted dying mid-year, while other states are reviewing – and may change – current laws. Here’s what you need to know.
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Good luck Dua Leaper: scientists return frogs wiped out by fungal disease to wild
Around 2 million Australians used 5 or more prescription medications in 2024, but there's no centralised way to keep track. Now, the government wants to change this. Will the plan for a national prescription monitoring register work?
Because we can’t make enough omega-3s on our own, we need to get them from food or, sometimes, supplements.
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For some people, changes in routine and diet – along with heat, glare and dehydration – may make migraine flare. Knowing your triggers can help you prepare.
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OpenAI’s new dedicated ‘health and wellness’ tool allows users to link medical records to chat. But it hasn’t been independently tested and will still make mistakes.
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When people get hot, we can strip off clothing and we sweat to cool down. But animals such as cats and dogs aren’t so lucky.
Should I use my aircon? Do I need an air purifier? Can indoor plants help? And which masks actually work for smoke?
Some parents may dread what’s coming – getting overtired, half-asleep kids out the door on time.
Australia’s northwest is well known for its heat. But this furnace-like area can deliver heatwaves to the southeast, thousands of kilometres away.
Research finds period pain and heavy bleeding costs the Australian economy about A$14 billion every year in lost productivity.
The link between autism and panadol in pregnancy has been debunked. Paracetamol is safe and effective when used as directed.
And avoiding paracetamol “just in case” actually isn’t a cautious choice. The risks of not treating pain or fever can be very serious for the fetus and the mother.
