
Endometriosis sufferers often have depression and gut problems. This study could explain why
Mention depression and gut issues, and many women with endometriosis will start nodding furiously. But it has been difficult to prove a...

Carnivore diet delivers needed nutrients, but that doesn’t mean it’s optimal
You might have seen celebrities endorsing meat-only diets, claiming it’s cured them of chronic diseases and, of course, helped them stay lean....

How do pandemics usually end? And how will this one finish?
Just over 100 years ago, a new strain of influenza infected a third of the world’s population. But within just three years,...

Is your relationship with alcohol problematic? Here’s where to start
Q: Who’s a problem drinker? A: Someone who drinks more than me. This is one of Steve Allsop’s favourite ways to start...

Coronavirus COVID-19 models are starting to give us an idea of what a pandemic would look like, but there’s still so much we don’t know
Earlier this week, WA Premier Mark McGowan said modelling indicated coronavirus would be spreading in Australia in April or May, and the...

Why is a new strain of coronavirus making people in China so sick?
It started as a few cases of pneumonia in workers at a fish market in central China. Now a new virus has...

Children have muscles that perform like those of endurance athletes, study finds
Ever wondered why kids can run around all day and never seem to get tired? A new study suggests it’s because their...

Allergy, intolerance or food sensitivity: what’s the difference?
One friend complains of a stomach ache if they eat cheese; another’s kid has a life-threatening reaction to peanuts. Both call it...

Elon Musk unveils SpaceX spacesuit in Instagram post
Entrepreneur Elon Musk has released the first photo of his SpaceX spacesuit, making the point it’s not just a mock-up: “This actually...

Snakes wrestling in Queensland man’s kitchen captured on video
Two snakes entwined in a wrestling match have been captured on video, puzzling viewers over whether they were mating or fighting. Dayboro...