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A new national research centre will challenge Australia's predominantly male-centric approach to medical care to deliver better health outcomes for all.

Americans consume more than half their daily calories from ultra-processed food. A new study finds consuming lots of this food is linked to a higher risk of many diseases.

25% of our longevity is determined by our genes; the rest is seemingly determined by what we do. The post Epidemiologist Recommends Doing These 5 Things To Extend Your Lifespan And Increase Your Health first appeared on Bored Panda.

Even before the unprecedented Hamas attack on Israel, fears of another major conflict between Israelis and Palestinians had been brewing for years. The deadly October 7 assault on southern Israel made those fears a reality. Many are now concerned an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza could turn the war into…

The Australian scientist on the links between ultra-processed foods and decreased brain health, and the effect of government policy and industry resistance

This article mentions ongoing colonial violence towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and contains references that feature antiquated language.

More than half surveyed concede few or no changes to attract people of different cultures, ages, geographic locations and gender identities

"But this is not sustainable. To improve the health of people and the planet we need to change how we produce meat"

Endangered orange-bellied parrots fitted with tiny radio transmitters have taken to the skies in an Australia for the first time