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An Australian scientist says the Great Barrier Reef sustained ’record amounts’ of coral from 2022-23, but the government says the reef needs protecting.

The New Vehicle Efficiency Standards will add thousands of dollars to the cost of buying SUVs, utes and four-wheel drives, according to the Coalition.

For those with urinary conditions, a number of medicinal plants that are easy to find and inexpensive can offer relief.

Staying or becoming active in middle age significantly affects quality of life in old age, a large study of women in Australia has found.

The world felt a little warmer in April after it was declared the warmest April month on record, but Australia bucked the global trend.

Climbing stairs in short bursts can promote heart health and may cut the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by nearly 40 percent.

Much emphasis is placed on a nutrient based diet for mothers-to-be. Perhaps equally important, is the diet of the father preconception.

Exchanging highly palatable but nutrient-deficient food for healthy options can pay handsome dividends in brain health.

Geomagnetic storms as severe as this one can ’trigger spectacular displays of aurora on Earth.’

Regularly eating nuts offers various health benefits, including potentially preventing certain types of cancer.

The technique helps to explain the cathartic nature of hakidashisara—a Japanese festival where one writes frustrations on plates and smashes them.

As the epidemic of pediatric constipation grows, the safety of MiraLAX draws scrutiny from parents awaiting completion of decade-long research

Preliminary research suggests that rice bran nanoparticles could provide a safe, effective, and affordable cancer treatment in the future.

Human-to-human touch is a critical factor in maintaining physical and mental health, healing from illness and injury, and emotional well-being.

A component in blessed thistle, an herb known to promote digestion, may have the potential to repair damaged nerves, investigators have found.