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Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise

It’s estimated one in five of us will develop an autoimmune disease at some stage of our lives. We need better ways to treat them.

Sports face a reckoning on brain injuries

For a long time, professional sporting bodies were afraid of the ‘c word’ — concussion.

Getting your teeth fixed can be an environmental hazard

Discarded aligners often end up in landfills where they take decades to decompose, releasing microplastics into the environment. This needs to change.

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Engineered cells and bacteria offer hope for diabetes, arthritis

Therapy combining a type of engineered blood cells and bacteria that modify the gut microbiome offers promise for managing autoimmune diseases.

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Unravelling sex differences in autoimmune diseases

There’s still much to learn about the link between sex differences and autoimmune diseases, which affect more females than males and currently have no cure.

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How physiotherapy can help with sports concussions

A step-by-step plan should be developed to safely return to sports, work or school after all symptoms have resolved, with regular follow-ups.

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Can a new law address doctors’ demand for safe workplaces?

The rape and murder of a young female doctor has renewed the demand for safe workplaces for health workers in India.

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Malnutrition is killing India’s future sports stars

To improve its performance on the sporting stage, India needs to address malnutrition in children.

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Why the conversation about eco-anxiety needs some heat

Low awareness of the link between heat and eco-anxiety in Indonesia requires a more comprehensive strategy in the campaign.

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What we can do about Gen Z’s climate anxiety

Australians aged 29 and under have grown up in the shadow of climate change and the data says that it’s taking a heavy toll on their wellbeing.

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Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Are we prepared?

Droughts, fires and floods can wreak havoc on farmers’ mental health. With extreme weather set to intensify, farmer suicide prevention efforts are crucial.

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Affordable testing can be the next hope for cancer patients

Duty exemptions will support better patient outcomes and encourage the integration of advanced medical technologies into the Indian healthcare landscape.

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These two words can help you spot a truly inclusive school

If a child you love (or teach) is neurodivergent, learning about ”neurodiversity-affirming’’ approaches can help you better understand and support them.

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Governments want babies, but people want choices

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise

Sports face a reckoning on brain injuries

Getting your teeth fixed can be an environmental hazard

Engineered cells and bacteria offer hope for diabetes, arthritis

Unravelling sex differences in autoimmune diseases

How physiotherapy can help with sports concussions

Can a new law address doctors’ demand for safe workplaces?

What we can do about Gen Z’s climate anxiety

Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Are we prepared?

Affordable testing can be the next hope for cancer patients

These two words can help you spot a truly inclusive school

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