Health
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
The guy who came in from the cold
Cold-water therapy may not be so good for us after all
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Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
A five-minute exercise session reduces blood pressure
Adding just five minutes of activity to your day starts to lower your blood pressure. Even mild exercise like walking up or down the stairs could be enough, say researchers from the University of Sydney.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Aromatherapy makes birth easier
Aromatherapy can ease labor pains and even make the birth easier.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
The best defense
Thyroid cancer is on the rise, says Dr Leigh Erin Connealy. Here's how to keep your thyroid gland healthy and cancer-free
7 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
A failed heart can heal itself
The heart can heal itself and regenerate new muscle and tissue.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Omega-3 oils stop the growth of prostate cancer
Men whose prostate cancer is in its early phase should start taking omega-3 supplements and eating more fish—it can stop the growth of cancer cells.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Thyroid drug can cause osteoporosis
People taking one of the world's most prescribed drugs are at risk of developing osteoporosis, the disease that weakens bones. The drug, levothyroxine, is the standard remedy for hypothyroidism, but it's also prescribed to people with normal thyroid activity.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
HRT after menopause doubles heart attack and stroke risk
Most of the seven different forms of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, but some are more dangerous than others.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Sail through menopause
Hormone replacement therapy is back in fashion. Celeste McGovern looks at the risks and alternatives
10+ min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Keto diet boosts new cancer therapy
A new type of immunotherapy to fight cancer is boosted by a ketogenic diet.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Eat calcium to reduce your risk of bowel cancer
People who have plenty of calcium in their diet are less likely to suffer from bowel cancer.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Staying youthful gracefully
Telomere length is a biological clock that few know about. Cate Montana unearths the truth about this biomarker of aging
10+ min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Entrepreneur "proves" vaccines cause autism
Entrepreneur Steve Kirsch—who is offering $1 million to any scientist who can establish childhood vaccines don’t cause autism— has carried out his own research study that establishes an association.
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Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Vitamin D lowers blood pressure
One vitamin D supplement every day can lower your blood pressure—even if you're older or overweight.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
There's a 10-minute window for CPR
If someone's heart stops, you have up to 10 minutes to start CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Herbal firefighters
Inflammation is behind a vast range of chronic conditions, says naturopathic herbalist Christine Herbert. Here are eight of her favorite herbs to help you dampen the flames
9 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
The lowdown on leptin
Could leptin resistance be behind your weight gain or struggle to shed unwanted pounds? Marcelle Pick shines a light on this common hormone imbalance and what you can do about it for better health
9 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Cancer-causing chemical found in chlorinated water
Scientists have discovered a new chemical in chlorinated water that may cause cancer.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Loneliness is an unrecognized health risk
Loneliness is one of the biggest health risks— it increases our chances of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. It’s an overlooked cause of chronic illness, and social contact is just as important as a healthy diet and exercise.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Learning difficulties caused by car exhaust fumes
Lead from car exhaust is a primary cause of learning difficulties and mental health problems, a major new study has concluded.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
New drugs—great for the drug company, less so for the patient
Drug companies love new drugs—that’s where their profits come from.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
COVID-19 VACCINE INCREASES HEART PROBLEMS IN ADOLESCENTS
Adolescents are at the greatest risk of heart problems after a mRNA Covid-19 vaccination.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
WHEN PAIN IS ALL IN YOUR HEAD
The majority of back pain resists any sort of treatment or diagnosis because it's an emotional pain, says Dr John Sarno. Cate Montana investigates
10+ min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Take morning and evening walks to reduce your cancer risk
Taking an early morning stroll and another in the evening can reduce your risk of bowel cancer.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Sail through menopause
Hormone replacement therapy is back in fashion. Celeste McGovern looks at the risks and alternatives
2 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Common aging symptoms could be drug-related
Typical symptoms of aging—such as incontinence, poor physical function and unsteadiness leading to falls—could have as much to do with the pharmaceuticals older people are taking as with aging itself.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Additive in processed food can lead to IBD and leaky gut
One additive used in processed foods is responsible for chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and ulcers.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Dr Mushroom: A fun guy who heals
If we eat mushrooms at all, they're probably the button variety. But get off the beaten track, and you'll discover many other types that deliver powerful boosts to our physical and mental health
2 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Next-generation weight-loss drug fails
The world domination plans of drug giant Novo Nordisk have hit a bump in the road.
1 min |
Aug/Sep 2025
What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ
Covid conspiracy theories were all true, US Congress says
Concerns about Covid-19's origins, lockdowns and social distancing, and the safety of rushed vaccines were not \"fake news\" or conspiracy theories, a major US congressional report has concluded
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