LONDON, April 22, 2026 (AP) — Opponents of smoking got a breath of fresh air as Parliament passed a bill that will put cigarettes out of reach for future generations. “The end of smoking, and the devastating harm it causes, is no
Adelaide (Australia), Jul 16 (The Conversation) Last week, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) released its safety review of seven active ingredients commonly used in sunscreens. It found five were low-risk and appropriate for use in sunscreens at their current concentrations. However, the
While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s essential for making sense of symptoms, treatment options and what kind of care to hope
Brisbane, Jul 15 (The Conversation) Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over 60. Prostate cancer kills around 3,900 Australians a year. Yet most prostate cancers
Sydney, Jul 14 (The Conversation) Most Australians consume far too much sodium, mostly in the form of salt (sodium chloride) in the food they eat. The National Health and Medical Research Council recommends no more than 2,000 milligrams of sodium a day,