Leisel Jones breaks ground in hair-loss battle by joining Advanced Hair Studio
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Olympic swimming great becomes the first female Australian sport star to partner with Advanced Hair Studio to address female-pattern hair loss
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Hidden ingredients in tattoo inks prompt health warnings in Australia
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Researchers say ingredient labels often diverge from actual contents, raising safety and regulatory concerns as tattoos grow in popularity.
Pharmacist warns OTC medications may harm hearing, raising risk of tinnitus
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Dr. Leyla Hannbeck cautions that common pain relievers and other drugs may increase tinnitus and hearing-loss risk, especially with high doses or long-term use
FDA issues urgent warning over lead-containing kitchenware that may leach into food
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FDA identifies four aluminum cookware items manufactured in India that contain lead; consumers urged to discard affected products as health risks are linked to cancer and autism; Washington state to ban lead in metal cookware starting 2026.
Walking 7,000 steps a day tied to near-identical health benefits as 10,000, study finds
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University of Sydney-led analysis of 57 studies across 10 countries shows 7,000 daily steps provide similar reductions in death risk, dementia and heart disease as 10,000 steps
Syphilis cases surge to record levels in Australia, prompting national health response
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Kirby Institute data show 5,866 diagnoses in 2024; congenital syphilis up; government declares national significance
New Jersey Catholic teacher placed on leave over surrogacy pregnancy
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Jadira Bonilla, a kindergarten teacher at St. Mary School in Vineland, remains on paid leave after informing administrators she was carrying a couple's surrogate child, raising questions about how faith-based schools handle reproductive …
Pharmacist warns OTC medicines may raise risk of tinnitus and hearing loss
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A British pharmacist urges caution with common painkillers and other medicines, linking frequent or high-dose use to hearing problems, including tinnitus.
Autism advocates condemn Trump administration remarks as dehumanizing
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Advocacy groups say framing autism as a crisis and tying it to prenatal factors stigmatizes autistic people and shifts blame to families; White House defends engaging with parents while calling for more research and inclusive care.