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public health
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Why you should think twice before rescuing a wild animal
Michelle Campbell-Ward, University of Sydney and Anne Quain, University of Sydney Imagine you’re driving down a windy road…
Is there really a global loneliness epidemic? Research reveals a more complex picture
Dennis Wesselbaum, University of Otago and David Leblang, University of Virginia Few human experiences are as universal –…
Trees and greenery can cool cities by as much as 18°C – but only if they’re the right type
Mohammad A Rahman, The University of Melbourne Cities around the world are planting more trees to cope with…
Why the electric SUV boom is a problem for climate, health and equity
Keyvan Hosseini, University of Southampton and Dawn-Marie Walker, University of Southampton Governments and car manufacturers sell electric cars…
Should I take vitamin D now there’s less sun, or for bone or immune health?
MoMo Productions/Getty Images Nial Wheate, Macquarie University; Ian Jamie, Macquarie University, and Wai-Jo Jocelin Chan, UNSW Sydney; University…
Hantavirus, COVID, norovirus, legionnaires’: why are cruise ships so prone to disease outbreaks?
Cruises are sold as floating holidays, but they are also useful for understanding public health. Cruise ships are…
Strongest evidence yet that vaping likely causes cancer
Gustavo Vizart/Pexels Bernard Stewart, UNSW Sydney As early as the 1880s, there was evidence that smoking tobacco damaged…
Five ways to improve your health this year that don’t rely on losing weight
PeopleImages/Shutterstock Rachel Woods, University of Lincoln Every January, internet searches for the terms “diet” and “weight loss” surge,…
Your gluten sensitivity might be something else entirely, new study shows
Daisy-Daisy/Getty Jessica Biesiekierski, The University of Melbourne Social media and lifestyle magazines have turned gluten – a protein…
The climate crisis is fuelling extreme fires across the planet
Hamish Clarke, The University of Melbourne We’ve all seen the alarming images. Smoke belching from the thick forests…