Alexander Darling
Frightening consequences of not brushing teeth
Neglecting your teeth can have consequences that reach well beyond your mouth.
The inflated number putting our health at risk
Over-diagnosis of allergies to antibiotic drugs may be fuelling the problem of antibiotic resistance
Two simple ways to lose weight
A huge number of participants – numbering some 69,000 in 64 countries – help to unlock health secrets.
This is why we need to talk about bowel cancer
Aust faces a bowel cancer epidemic, doctors warn early detection is key.
Women need more sleep than men. Here’s why
Despite this, females suffer higher rates of insomnia, putting their health at risk.
The healthy benefits of the beloved beetroot
New studies suggest that beet juice is not just for Olympic athletes.
Benzodiazepines: how to stay free of addiction
These tranquillisers are dangerously addictive. Here's how to stay safe with benzodiazepines.
Why we should all be ‘eating’ more water
New claims from experts challenge our basic assumptions about healthy hydration.
Getting fat? Maybe it’s time to blame your partner
A new study suggests your significant other could play a big part in your weight gain – and loss.
This is why you shouldn’t self-diagnose lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance can cause bloating, gas, abdominal pain and diarrhoea – but get an official diagnosis before changing your diet.