Sweden has an ambulance for mental health emergencies
In a world first, Sweden has rolled out an ambulance that solely handles mental health emergencies.
We could see the end of the euthanasia debate in this country
2019 may be the year when euthanasia is finally legal, giving us the opportunity to choose. The end, and our version of it, has been a long time coming.
Study: Most young Australians are having unprotected sex
Well, it’s official, most of us are regularly participating in unprotected sex. With the super versions of STIs at our door, it is certainly time for a rethink.
This is the age when we reach peak optimism (and it isn’t what you think)
While optimism is oft-derided as child’s play, new research believes that our peak years of hope lie elsewhere.
Random access memory: Our brain always remembers to forget
The concept of memory in relation to the brain is not a universal ruling. In fact, it excels in erasing the things it doesn’t care for.
Restraints, drugging, apathy: The awful truth about dementia care
Dementia is a puzzle that needs to be solved, but our treatment of it remains woefully archaic.
It’s official: We’re sadder, angrier and more worried than ever before
Good news! According to a new study, we’re sadder, angrier and more worried that has ever been measured before. Which is just great.
Drugs exist that allow you to forget bad memories – but should you take them?
Good news! Drugs that edit out your bad memories actually exist. Whether you should or not, is a matter of debate.
Good government is addicted to cashing in on our vices
Bill Shorten may have waged a war against cancer, however, our government has long cashed in on our smoking habit.
Anti-vaxxers slammed for using Star of David badge
In order to highlight their own apparent subjugation, some in the anti-vaccine crowd are now wearing Holocaust-era insignia. Yes, really.
World Health Day: For everyone, everywhere
This World Health Day, we suggest that we Australians recognise the level of health care we receive, but also note that improvement in our individual self-care can always improve.
Huge study confirms method to reduce risk of stillbirth
According to a massive international study, the key to reducing stillbirth is actually quite simple.
Do smart foods actually make you smarter?
It seems an obvious thing to ask, but do the so-called ‘smart’ foods offer any benefit to your mind?
There’s a link between poor gut health and depression
A group of Belgian researchers endeavoured to answer a simple question – does bad food enable depression, or is it the other way around?
Morfus: A new exercise in business building for personal trainers
Personal Training might be big business, but the business side of it often goes unnoticed. Morfus is the app that allows the goalsetters to achieve their goals.
Depression, mental health and falling apart together
Living with depression is a series of macro struggles, not least navigating those who know the status of your mental health. Often, we inhabit two worlds.
Are alcohol-free music festivals the answer?
NSW has a problem with music festivals, and the country has a problem with alcohol. If the government won’t budge on the issue, are alcohol-free events a viable option?
Scientists believe that sleeping in on the weekend does us harm
Because we’re not allowed to have anything, the people of science are now questioning our weekend sleep-ins. Just take the blood from our veins, you jackals.
Patent answers the great ‘over’ versus ‘under’ toilet paper debate
The correct way to hang the toilet paper roll has threatened relationships for over a century. Finally, we have the answer, but is it too late? Are we ready for double-ply peace?
#BalanceforBetter: International Women’s Day and the major health myths many Australian women still believe
This International Women’s Day, women and men all over the world are vowing to support #BalanceforBetter and help create a gender-balanced world.
Second man cured of HIV, represents huge moment in the fight against aids
A British man has been only the second to be cleared of HIV, following in the footsteps of another in 2007, who remains clear of the virus.