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Is thirst a good predictor of dehydration?

Thirst is one of the most basic biological drivers for drinking water, but there are other indicators which can also tell us we may need to drink more.

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From eye exams to blood tests and surgery: how doctors use light to diagnose disease

Your GP shines a light in your eyes, orders a blood test and requests some medical imaging. All rely on light to help diagnose disease.

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What are house dust mites and how do I know if I’m allergic to them?

House dust mites feed off the skin cells we and animals shed. Symptoms of this allergy include an itchy nose, eyes and throat, sneezing and coughing.

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How light tells you when to sleep, focus and poo

We have trillions of body clocks â€“ a central one in the brain and others in each cell of our body. Hereâ€™s how they work with light to control our health.

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Nearly 200 chemicals linked to cancer found in everyday food packaging

A new study has uncovered almost 200 potential carcinogens linked to breast cancer lurking in everyday food packaging.

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Readers response: What exercises or activities do you enjoy that help you stay mobile?

We asked our readers how they stay active in retirement years. Here's what you said.

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For type 2 diabetes, focusing on when you eat – not what – can help control blood sugar

Time-restricted eating first emerged as a diet for weight loss, but it can also help people with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar levels.

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Olympic champion inducted to Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Sally Pearson and Mick Fanning are among the new inductees to the most elite group of Australian sportspeople.

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I have hay fever. How can I tell what I’m allergic to?

The exact timing of the symptoms depends on your exposure to an allergen, or the thing youâ€™re allergic to. Hereâ€™s how to work that out.

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Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy. Hereâ€™s why we might see more of it.

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1 in 5 Australians admit they don’t wash their hands every time they use the toilet

Australiaâ€™s Food Safety Information Council has released its latest report card on the countryâ€™s hand washing habits, so whoâ€™s doing well when it comes to hand hygiene, whoâ€™s not â€“ and why does it matter?

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Readers response: How do you handle changes in energy levels as you age?

We asked our reader how they cope with their changing levels of ability as they get older. Here's what you said.

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Is thirst a good predictor of dehydration?

From eye exams to blood tests and surgery: how doctors use light to diagnose disease

What are house dust mites and how do I know if I’m allergic to them?

How light tells you when to sleep, focus and poo

Nearly 200 chemicals linked to cancer found in everyday food packaging

Readers response: What exercises or activities do you enjoy that help you stay mobile?

For type 2 diabetes, focusing on when you eat – not what – can help control blood sugar

Olympic champion inducted to Sport Australia Hall of Fame

I have hay fever. How can I tell what I’m allergic to?

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

1 in 5 Australians admit they don’t wash their hands every time they use the toilet

Readers response: How do you handle changes in energy levels as you age?

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