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Getty Images Higher awareness of the benefits of menopause hormone therapy (MHT) has led to rising demand for treatment – so much so that manufacturers can’t keep up and New Zealand’s drug-funding agency Pharmac had to temporarily ration supplies. Most women today are prescribed body-identical hormo...

Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Did you know your body has an inbuilt sewerage system? It’s called the lymphatic system, and is a crucial part of how your body fights infection and disease. Lately the lymphatic system is causing a stir online, with some social media personalities promoting “lymphatic drai...

Igor Suka/Getty A nutritious diet is one of the key ways to stay physically and mentally fit. Research suggests it may reduce your risk of developing various conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Diet may also help protect against depression and other mental heal...

The latest Ebola outbreak is showing no signs of slowing. On April 24, the first suspected case of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola was detected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On May 17, the World Health Organisation declared the outbreak a “Public Health Emergency of Internationa...

Even before receiving public funding, Wegovy has drawn much media attention in New Zealand for the dramatic difference it can make for weight loss. But with its rise in popularity has come debate about what these next-generation drugs really mean for a worsening obesity crisis and its driving causes...

In response to the current outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with cases also reported in Uganda, WHO convened several of its expert and advisory groups. These groups assessed potential vaccines and therapeutics for both prevention...

Cristian Ruboni/Getty The current diphtheria outbreak – which has spread across four Australian states and possibly claimed one man’s life – may seem unexpected. But a closer look shows it is yet another example of inequitable systems – including inadequate housing, a lack of washing facilities and...

Guido Mieth/Getty Images If you or someone you’re caring for has a medical emergency, visit your nearest emergency department or call 000. But what if it’s not an emergency, or you’re not sure? Sometimes you can’t wait wait until 9am or Monday morning to see a doctor or access health care. You might...

Summary of discussions of 23 May at the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly.