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What are puberty blockers? What are the benefits and risks for transgender children?

  Puberty blockers are medications that stop the body from producing oestrogen and testosterone. In the clinic, they’re called gonadotropin-releasing…

4 weeks ago

CDC Warns Travelers of Oropouche Virus. What to Know About Its Symptoms and Risks

  Key Takeaways The CDC has issued a health alert for Oropouche virus, an endemic vector-borne disease in parts of…

1 month ago

Considering taking Wegovy to lose weight? Here are the risks and benefits – and how it differs from Ozempic

  The weight-loss drug Wegs is now available in Australia. Wegovy is administered as a once-weekly injection and is approved…

1 month ago

Taking too many medications can pose health risks. Here’s how to avoid them

When we see an older family member handling a bulky box of medications sorted by day of the week, we…

3 months ago

Study claiming antidepressant withdrawal is less common than thought fails to account for risks in long-term users

A new review of research about antidepressant withdrawal has confirmed it does exist, but also reports that it’s less common…

4 months ago

From injuries to infectious diseases, what are the health risks in the aftermath of PNG’s landslide?

It’s a week since Papua New Guinea (PNG) experienced a massive landslide in the Enga provincein the country’s highlands. More…

4 months ago

Is there anything Ozempic CAN’T do? Miracle jab slashes risks of deadly kidney disease that affects three million Britons as experts hail effect ‘higher than we dared hope’

Weight loss jabs can slash the probabilities of dying from kidney disease by almost 1 / 4, a world-first study…

4 months ago

Vaping now more common than smoking amongst young people – and the risks transcend lung and brain damage

Vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking amongst young people, based on a brand new report coordinated by the…

5 months ago

Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and advantages

Hundreds of 1000's of individuals worldwide are shooting up like Ozempic to shed extra pounds. But what can we actually…

6 months ago

What are dead hangs? What are the shoulder pain risks and the way do I do them safely?

You might need seen media articles or fitness influencers online urging people to do “dead hangs”, where one hangs loosely…

7 months ago

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