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Fron Jackson-Webb @Fronj

Health and medicine editor at The Conversation

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Half of psychologists assessing for ADHD don’t follow the diagnostic guidelines, new study shows theconversation.com/half-of-… via @ConversationEDU

Half of psychologists assessing for ADHD don’t follow the diagnostic guidelines, new study shows

This means less typical presentations of ADHD – such as in women and girls, quiet inattentive adults and high-achieving students – could be overlooked.

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Is it OK to drink in front of your kids? New research shows the age they’re most influenced theconversation.com/is-it-ok… via @ConversationEDU

Is it OK to drink in front of your kids? New research shows the age they’re most influenced

Children don’t need a flawless example of parents who never drink alcohol. But over time, they notice your choices about when, why and how much you drink.

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Whooping cough cases are at their highest level in 35 years – so why the surge? theconversation.com/whooping… via @ConversationEDU

Whooping cough cases are at their highest level in 35 years – so why the surge?

This debilitating disease is particularly dangerous for babies, but can affect people at any age. Vaccination remains a key line of defence.

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Lessons from Bondi Junction attack show what we really need from schizophrenia care theconversation.com/lessons-… via @ConversationEDU

Lessons from Bondi Junction attack show what we really need from schizophrenia care

The tragedy has again exposed a system that doesn’t reach out to those who are most unwell.

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The ‘hot flush gold rush’: how women feel about being flooded with menopause marketing theconversation.com/the-hot-… via @ConversationEDU

The ‘hot flush gold rush’: how women feel about being flooded with menopause marketing

Women are frustrated at being bombarded with marketing for menopause ‘solutions’ that don’t work or overstate the benefits.

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Does coffee raise your blood pressure? Here’s how much it’s OK to drink theconversation.com/does-cof… via @ConversationEDU

Does coffee raise your blood pressure? Here’s how much it’s OK to drink

You’ve probably noticed your heart rate increases after you start drinking your morning coffee. But the impact on blood pressure is more complicated.

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Rural Australians are 13% less likely to survive cancer. Here’s what needs to change theconversation.com/rural-au… via @ConversationEDU

Rural Australians are 13% less likely to survive cancer. Here’s what needs to change

People in rural areas often have to travel long distances for treatment and spend weeks or months away from home, family and work.

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ADHD stimulants are being used recreationally, with consequences for users theconversation.com/adhd-sti… via @ConversationEDU

ADHD stimulants are being used recreationally, with consequences for users

Despite the way they’re portrayed online, ADHD drugs are not ‘benign’ study aids.

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Parents of neurodivergent kids need support. But those who need it most often wait longer theconversation.com/parents-… via @ConversationEDU

Parents of neurodivergent kids need support. But those who need it most often wait longer

New research shows children and families with the greatest and more complex needs have more delays to accessing assessments and support.

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Aged care at home is changing. Here’s what you’ll pay for and how to plan theconversation.com/aged-car… via @ConversationEDU

Aged care at home is changing. Here’s what you’ll pay for and how to plan

A contested component of the new system is that older Australians will pay for more of their non-clinical care, such as showering, cleaning and meal delivery.

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Physio at 3 months old – or even earlier – can really help babies with cerebral palsy theconversation.com/physio-a… via @ConversationEDU

Physio at 3 months old – or even earlier – can really help babies with cerebral palsy

Research has shown physio improves physical and cognitive outcomes for babies with cerebral palsy.

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Eat kiwifruit for constipation, new guidelines say. But ditch the high-fibre diet theconversation.com/eat-kiwi… via @ConversationEDU

Eat kiwifruit for constipation, new guidelines say. But ditch the high-fibre diet

Kiwifruit, mineral water and rye bread are in. A high-fibre diet is out. Here’s what’s behind new advice to treat long-term constipation.

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Changes are coming for residential aged care. Here’s what to know theconversation.com/changes-… via @ConversationEDU

Changes are coming for residential aged care. Here’s what to know

Residents with higher incomes and assets will be required to pay for a larger contribution than those on a pension.

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What is a ‘dopamine detox’? And do I need one? theconversation.com/what-is-… via @ConversationEDU

What is a ‘dopamine detox’? And do I need one?

Modern life bombards our brains with stimulation, through scrolling feeds, video games, email pings and sugary snacks. Can going without for 24 hours help?

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Is it OK to sit on public toilet seats? theconversation.com/is-it-ok… via @ConversationEDU

Is it OK to sit on public toilet seats?

Public toilets can be a ‘microbial soup’, especially when many people use them and they’re not cleaned frequently.

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Could making tobacco cheaper actually cut down smoking rates? We asked 5 experts theconversation.com/could-ma… via @ConversationEDU

Could making tobacco cheaper actually cut down smoking rates? We asked 5 experts

Critics of the tobacco excise argue the tax has stopped working to further reduce smoking rates and should be lowered.

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Supermarket treatments for depression don’t require a prescription. But do they work? theconversation.com/supermar… via @ConversationEDU

Supermarket treatments for depression don’t require a prescription. But do they work?

The dose and quality of over-the-counter products can vary significantly. But there is some evidence several supplements may help with mild to moderate depression.

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Do I have prostate cancer? Why a simple PSA blood test alone won’t give you the answer theconversation.com/do-i-hav… via @ConversationEDU

Do I have prostate cancer? Why a simple PSA blood test alone won’t give you the answer

Although an elevated PSA measurement can indicate prostate cancer, there can be other reasons for elevated levels.

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XFG could become the next dominant COVID variant. Here’s what to know about ‘Stratus’ theconversation.com/xfg-coul… via @ConversationEDU

XFG could become the next dominant COVID variant. Here’s what to know about ‘Stratus’

The WHO has classified XFG or ‘Stratus’ as a variant under monitoring. It may well become the dominant variant globally very soon.

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Are chemicals to blame for cancer in young people? Here’s what the evidence says theconversation.com/are-chem… via @ConversationEDU

Are chemicals to blame for cancer in young people? Here’s what the evidence says

Cancer rates are rising among younger people aged under 50. Here’s what we know about the causes – and what the evidence says about the role of plastics.

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