The Great Aussie Sunscreen Stuff-Up: Too Little, Too Late
Australia, where the sun’s rays are as relentless as a magpie in swooping season, boasts one of the highest skin
Health & Wellbeing
Burning a Hole in the Wallet: Aussie Cigarette Tax Hits Tipping Point, Fuels Black Market Boom
Tobacco excise has pushed the average pack to about $40 and fuelled a booming black market, with economists split on whether to freeze the tax.
Creatine: The Gym Junkie’s Secret Weapon or Just a Fancy Powder?
Creatine is among the most studied sports supplements, with evidence behind its use for strength and clear dosage guidance of 3 to 5 grams a day.
Plastic Peril: Everyday Plastics Mess With Your Sleep, Like a Dodgy Long Black at Midnight
A laboratory study suggests chemicals in everyday plastics can disturb the body’s circadian rhythm by up to 17 minutes via the adenosine receptor.
Sweet Little Lies: Baby Food Brands Under Fire for High Sugar Content
A University of Leeds study of 632 baby and toddler foods found 41 per cent of main meals were too high in sugar and 21 per cent too watery.