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A dengue vaccine is now available for travellers. Here’s what you need to know
Some of the most popular travel destinations for Australians are also places where dengue is common.
SyndicatedCameron Webb, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Medical Science & Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute; Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney16 Oct 20265 min read
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My son goes to the gym a lot. How can I tell if this is healthy or a sign something is wrong?
A teenage boy goes to the gym several times a week. He takes protein powder and watches what he eats carefully. He talks about being “ripped” or “jacked”.
SyndicatedSamuel Cornell, Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland9 Oct 20265 min read
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The disability royal commission laid bare violence, abuse and neglect. Three years on, what’s changed?
Three years ago, the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability tabled its final report, a hefty 12 volumes and 222 recommendations.
SyndicatedLaura Davy, Senior Lecturer, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University5 Oct 20264 min read
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Do calorie-restricted diets work? Or will I just re-gain the weight?
In the last few years, there’s been a lot of interest in calorie-restricted diets for weight loss.
SyndicatedYasmine Probst, Professor, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences. Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of Wollongong29 Sept 20265 min read

A dengue vaccine is now available for travellers. Here’s what you need to know

My son goes to the gym a lot. How can I tell if this is healthy or a sign something is wrong?

The disability royal commission laid bare violence, abuse and neglect. Three years on, what’s changed?

Do calorie-restricted diets work? Or will I just re-gain the weight?