Illness
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, known for Super Size Me, dies at 53
Spurlock was known for his groundbreaking film Super Size Me, which chronicled the detrimental physical and psychological effects of him eating only McDonald’s food for 30 days.
- by Mark Kennedy
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‘Just bad luck’: Separate strains of bird flu found at Victorian egg farms
More than 560,000 chickens have been destroyed at two farms in Victoria’s west as officials confirmed two different strains of avian influenza were detected at the properties.
- by Bianca Hall
400,000 dead chickens: Bird flu outbreak at Victorian farm spreads to second location
Thousands of chickens have been killed to stem the spread of a deadly strain of bird flu, but the disease has already been discovered at a second poultry farm in the state’s south-west.
- by Bianca Hall
Opinion
Flu season
I know pseudo remedies won’t cure my winter cold. But they make me feel special
We’re currently experiencing a unique hell of virus soup, and despite knowing what we need to do to get better, following doctor’s orders feel painfully pedestrian.
- by Wendy Syfret
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Health
This comfort home item is a winter warmer but could be harming your neighbours
Many of us have fond memories of huddling around a wood heater or fire pit in winter. But are they doing more harm than good?
- by Aisha Dow
Anger has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Here’s why
While it’s a normal emotion, constant feelings of anger can have long-term health risks.
- by Sabrina Malhi
Australian gets Beethoven’s hair tested – and may have solved mystery of his deafness
An Australian businessman with a passion for Beethoven wanted to honour the composer’s request in 1802 that doctors one day try to figure out why he had been so ill.
- by Gina Kolata
The devastating animal pandemic of ‘enormous concern’ to human health
The outbreak has killed millions of birds and half a billion poultry. Increasing cases in mammals – from cattle to polar bears – has WHO worried.
- by Angus Dalton
Opinion
Healthcare
It’s not perfect, but here’s why our health system is one of the best
Australians pay among the lowest taxes of all developed nations and what’s more, when it comes to healthcare, we’re getting excellent value for money.
- by Ross Gittins
Are you getting dirty enough? Experts say it can improve health
Whether you’re gardening or doing a mud run, playing in the dirt has many health benefits.
- by Holly Burns
Opinion
Opinion
The five stages of surviving gastro (according to the five stages of grief)
As a wave of nausea sweeps through the house, prepare to experience a range of emotions. First comes denial, then anger, bargaining, depression and, finally, acceptance.
- by Thomas Mitchell