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Recently updated World Health Organisation guidelines say babies as young as six months can start drinking cow’s milk rather than infant formula – that could be a good thing if you have challenges accessing safe drinking water, but in Australia it goes against the national guidelines.

Associate Professor Rachel Laws, from Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, says it could be confusing messaging for Australian parents.

Trauma can be a complex thing to tackle. It can present in many different ways depending on the cause (or causes) and the person themselves.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a common tool used in many circumstances, but is it effective for everyone?

A new review has looked into how CBT impacts a range of young people who’ve experienced trauma.

Around 80% of bone marrow transplants in Australia rely on overseas donations, increasing costs and the time it takes to find a match.

The Federal Government has recently released more funds to build the local donor system in Australia… but is it enough?

Researchers look at the possible influence of gender for an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

Calculating just how many lives were saved by the Covid-19 vaccines.

And how to spot a fake Dr Karl, or Dr Swan, in the wilds of social media marketing.

A needle-free vaccine sprayed under the tongue could prevent UTIs from occurring. 

In a long-term observational study, more than half of the participants remained UTI-free nine years after receiving the drug.

MV140 contains heat-inactivated bacteria from four of the major species that cause UTIs. 

Also, new research on the time of day you exercise, and what it could mean for your health.

UK's approach to gender affirming care has come under massive scrutiny off the back of two reviews into the system.  

However experts here are warning that applying these findings to Australia, misses important context. 

Associate Professor Elizabeth Scott explains what she sees on a day-to-day basis caring for children as a psychiatrist. 

And Professor Ian Hickie explains how Australia is already delivering the multi-disciplinary care that the UK reviews suggest.