Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explains why we get sick more often in the winter. QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, I feel like our whole family has been sick for weeks now and we’re not even halfway through winter. Why doContinue Reading
Experts have revealed there is a surprising health benefit to having sex – and it is one many of us would never expect from doing the deed. While those keen to improve their skin often turn to serums, moisturisers and sunscreen, getting physical in the bedroom could help you achieveContinue Reading
Having sex can be great for your body, mind, and spirit – so what happens when you’re not having sex anymore? For a sexually active person, going through a “dry spell” can feel like a massive change for the body and mind. Some may feel irritable and antsy, while othersContinue Reading
Three women “likely” contracted HIV from needles used at a beauty spa in the US which gave them “vampire facials”, health officials have confirmed. Two were diagnosed with early-stage HIV, while the third had gone on to develop AIDS — the most severe form of the disease — by theContinue Reading
Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explains the benefits of human touch. QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, They often say laughter is the best medicine, but I feel hugs are even better! There’s something about hugging someone for twenty seconds that makesContinue Reading
A doctor undergoing radical world-first cancer treatment has shared an incredible update less than a year after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. World-leading melanoma pathologist and Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer was diagnosed with glioblastoma after suffering a seizure last June. Aware the diagnosis meant “certainContinue Reading
In 2024, welcoming a new pet into your home comes with almost the same amount of pressure and additional equipment as welcoming a baby – and can be just as expensive. From puppy brain trainers to personalised food bowls and anti-anxiety weighted pet blankets, our appetite for pet accessories isContinue Reading
A woman’s brain tumour nearly completely regressed in less than a week thanks to a “revolutionary” new treatment praised by researchers. The 57-year-old saw her cancer almost disappear in just five days after undergoing CAR-T therapy – a treatment that bolsters the body’s own immune system, The Sun reports. SheContinue Reading
It’s been the leading treatment option for endometriosis sufferers for almost 70 years, and a controversial one too. But groundbreaking new research could provide a long-awaited alternative to the pill. “For many years, there has been a bit of a disconnect between women and their medical providers around their pain,”Continue Reading
Google is revealing which conditions people were most curious about in 2024. The search engine giant has released its annual “Year in Search,” which breaks down the top queries for everything from news and entertainment to health and medical maladies. Here are the top 10 health-related questions of 2023 —Continue Reading