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Is microdosing weight-loss drugs risky?

Microdosing weight-loss drugs currently has no clear evidence base, but if a person wants to attempt it, they should do so with the full knowledge of their treating team.

HEALTH

Most adults will gain half a kilo this year – and every year. Here’s how to stop ‘weight creep’

Adults tend to gain weight progressively as they age and typically gain an average of 0.5 to 1kg every year.

OPINION

An apple cider vinegar drink a day? A new study shows it might help weight loss

This study does not suggest people can eat whatever they like and drink apple cider vinegar as a way to control weight.

HEALTH

How much weight do you actually need to lose?

BMI classifies bodies as underweight, normal (healthy) weight, overweight or obese and can be a useful tool for weight and health screening.

HEALTH

Does medication really help you lose weight?

Many people who cannot lose weight through diet and exercise turn to medication.

HEALTH

Does exercise help you lose weight?

There have been many studies over the past 70 years examining the role exercise plays in weight management.

HEALTH

The last 5 kilos really are the hardest to lose. Here’s why, and what you can do about it

There’s a scientific basis for why losing the last few kilos is hard, called the weight-loss plateau.

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NEWS

Lt Gen Susan Coyle, Australia’s first woman Chief of Joint Capabilities, meets Indian defence chiefs to enhance joint operations

Australia’s Chief of Joint Capabilities, Lieutenant General Susan Coyle paid tribute to India’s military personnel who lost their lives in service during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial.

INNOVATION

Free pads, tampons and easier access to the Pill aim to improve women’s health in Victoria

“No woman or girl should be caught without pads and tampons when they need them.”

NEWS

Young international student drowns on Gold Coast beach

Karlo Bul-Anon arrived in Australia in late 2024 with aspirations to study and work while supporting his family financially.