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If you’ve rejoiced at finally having found yourself a “sugar-free” alternative to your favourite soft drink or chocolate bar, you’re not going to like what we have to tell you. While these foods may not contain added sugar, new reports show they may actually raise your risk for cancer. The culprit? Aspartame. We’ll be uncovering which beloved supermarket products are harbouring this contentious sweetener, plus what it means for your health. 

Scientists from the Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney have unearthed a host of revolutionary ways to diagnose and treat endometriosis, covering everything from treatment responses to fertility management. This major breakthrough is shaking up everything we know about the disease and its treatment – and we’re here with all the details. 

The research shows time and time again that millions of women skip out on their regular pap smears due to discomfort, traumatic past experiences and the stigma around women’s health and bodies. That’s why these new tests have proven to be a game changer – but too many remain unaware this option even exists! Here’s what it’s all about and how you can access these tests.

Fruit squeeze pouches, juice and apple sauce are just a few of the foods you’ll see lining the baby food section of your local supermarket. Translation? Sugar, sugar and more sugar. With the growing body of evidence of the health costs of the sweet stuff, these calls for an update to our food standards are well overdue. But better late than never, right? Here’s what health experts are saying, plus one pertinent action that could save your baby’s health. 

We’ve all heard a lot of discussion around the possibility of junk food advertising being next on the chopping block for the Albanese government, but with some of the biggest industry players in the country to tackle, we’re not so sure the walk will follow the talk.

You’ve likely heard that gambling advertising is one of the first targets for the Albanese government, but one minister says junk food ads may be next on the list. Here’s why and what it means for your health.

Chronic headaches and migraines have long stumped researchers, and while the jury is still out on this one, new research suggests our blood-sugar levels may have a lot to answer for on this front. Here’s what we know.

Many people think of liver disease as an affliction of alcoholics and the elderly – but this myth is leaving out a major part of the story. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is on the rise, and its target? Young people. Let’s find out why swathes of youths are reporting cases of the dangerous disease.

Gwyneth Paltrow has set the internet ablaze yet again with her revelation that she has undergone rectal ozone therapy – let’s find out why everyone’s talking and what this practise actually involves.