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Paula Goodyer
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Health writer and editor based in Sydney, Australia. Walkley Award winner and author. Loves lifting weights, especially big ones, and making meals from plants, not meat.
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Parents find Health Star Ratings confusing and unhelpful. We need a better food labelling system
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Parents find Health Star Ratings confusing and unhelpful. We need a better food labelling system
In new research, parents described Australia’s Health Star Ratings as ‘misleading’, ‘not helpful’ and ‘on the wrong product’.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Resilience also means getting ready for Christmas.

Kyiv,
near the Dormition Cathedral –
seen yesterday.
November 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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How to donate your poo to science or medicine
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How to donate your poo to science or medicine
The microbes in your poo could be a gift to others. Here’s what to think about if you’re interested in donating your poo.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study
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Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study
People who did a lot of physical activity between 45 and 64 had much lower odds of developing dementia – even when they carried a genetic risk factor.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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6 ways to give your dog a richer life, from ‘sniffaris’ to sensory gardens
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6 ways to give your dog a richer life, from ‘sniffaris’ to sensory gardens
Sniffing is a low-impact, low-cost and very valuable mental workout for dogs.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Why do some people get bad ‘hangxiety’ after a night of drinking and others don’t?
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Why do some people get bad ‘hangxiety’ after a night of drinking and others don’t?
Hangovers trigger higher levels of anxiety, stress, guilt and sadness. Some people easily brush it off, while for others it’s crippling. Here’s why.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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Eat kiwifruit for constipation, new guidelines say. But ditch the high-fibre diet
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Eat kiwifruit for constipation, new guidelines say. But ditch the high-fibre diet
Kiwifruit, mineral water and rye bread are in. A high-fibre diet is out. Here’s what’s behind new advice to treat long-term constipation.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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UPDATE: Data? Who Needs Data? CDC NHANES Staff Eliminated - ConscienHealth url:https://conscienhealth.org/2025/10/data-who-needs-data-nhanes-staff-eliminated-at-cdc/
October 17, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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UPDATE: Data? Who Needs Data? CDC NHANES Staff Eliminated - ConscienHealth url:https://conscienhealth.org/2025/10/data-who-needs-data-nhanes-staff-eliminated-at-cdc/
October 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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According to Donald Trump we're born with a finite amount of energy like a battery which exercise depletes. @jaccjournals.bsky.social by the Institute's Prof Andre La Gerche and reported on by @sydmorningherald.bsky.social tells a different story:
Trump thinks the body works like a battery. Scientists have shown why he’s wrong
Andre La Gerche thought Donald Trump’s ideas about exercise were “silly”. So he put them to the test.
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October 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta’s first death since outbreak. This is the second known death linked to the countrywide outbreak of the preventable infectious disease, by @alannasmith.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta’s first death since outbreak
This is the second known death linked to the countrywide outbreak of the infectious disease
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October 3, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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I am heartbroken to hear that Dr. Jane Goodall has passed. She has done so much to help people better appreciate Nature, animals, & women. She will be sorely missed. 🙁
Photo of Jane Goodall. Text says, "You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world areound. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." -Jane Goodall
October 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Women’s football is following the flow to transform the game
Top-flight teams and experts are ‘weaponising’ periods for better play and to tackle stigma
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September 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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Report shows Aussies’ love of chocolate, coffee and red meat comes at a high cost to the planet www.georgeinstitute.org/news-and-med...
Report shows Aussies’ love of chocolate, coffee and red meat comes at a high cost to the planet
A new report from The George Institute for Global Health shows shoppers’ top grocery picks of red meat, chocolate and coffee are often the products...
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August 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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History informing the future of exercise oncology url: academic.oup.com/jncimono/art...
History informing the future of exercise oncology
Abstract. Exercise is increasingly recognized by patients, clinicians, and allied health professionals globally as an important component of cancer care. I
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August 26, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Why do smart people get hooked on wellness trends? Personality traits may play a role
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Why do smart people get hooked on wellness trends? Personality traits may play a role
Certain personality traits may help explain why some educated, well-intentioned people sometimes reject conventional medicine in favour of fringe practices.
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August 26, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Does weightlifting improve bone density?
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Does weightlifting improve bone density?
Bone density is strongly linked to your risk of a fracture.
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August 26, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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May 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Why using complex languages doesn’t always make you sound smarter
May 1, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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When it comes to health information, who should you trust? 4 ways to spot a dodgy ‘expert’
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When it comes to health information, who should you trust? 4 ways to spot a dodgy ‘expert’
Even if we feel we have some understanding of science, few of us have the time or the capacity to verify every claim made by every so called ‘expert’.
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May 1, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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'There's this idea that being tired is part of being a woman' - why iron deficiency often goes undetected.
April 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Here’s a simple, science-backed way to sharpen your thinking and improve your memory
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Here’s a simple, science-backed way to sharpen your thinking and improve your memory
Moving your body can have a big impact on your brain – and it doesn’t have to be a workout at the gym.
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April 9, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Happy dogs make happy humans, and 9 other reasons science says dogs need to chew
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Happy dogs make happy humans, and 9 other reasons science says dogs need to chew
Chewing enriches the physical, psychological and emotional health of dogs in many interconnected ways.
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March 31, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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Are labels like autism and ADHD more constraining than liberating? A clinician argues diagnosis has gone too far
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Are labels like autism and ADHD more constraining than liberating? A clinician argues diagnosis has gone too far
A staggering rise in the prevalence of many medical conditions and the cultural attention we pay them is the subject of a new book, The Age of Diagnosis.
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March 28, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Cardio and strength training boost health as you age. But don’t forget balance exercises to reduce your chance of falls
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Cardio and strength training boost health as you age. But don’t forget balance exercises to reduce your chance of falls
Many falls are preventable. So exercise that targets balance and strength is crucial.
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March 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM