Why is belly fat so dangerous?
We all know excess fat is no good for you. It puts you at risk of…
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Disability communication: It’s a Two-Way Street
Too often, the 1.2 million Australians with a communication disability are wrongly made to feel stupid…
How well do we remember our childhood memories?
You may think that you remember many things about your youth such as eating food, hanging…
Diphtheria: Deadly Victorian Disease Makes A Comeback
Diphtheria sounds like a disease from Australia’s distant past. But believe or not, it’s still a…
Should you be concerned about your DNA Privacy?
The infamous case of the Golden State Killer wrapped up last month when former policeman Joseph…
Filthy Rich and Homeless: Season Two airs Tonight
Want to watch what happens when five notable Australians lose everything- including their homes- for ten…
Social media, anxiety and credit card debt
A lot of us have felt anxious because of social media, but a recent Singaporean study…
Poly-Stylin: Turning Plastics into Aesthetics
We use polystyrene in so many single-use products- from packaging peanuts to "disposable" cutlery and plates.…
Homelessness- it’s not just ‘rough sleepers’
Out of sight, out of mind: Often when we think of homelessness, the image that pops…
Stage not Age: Lindfield Learning Village’s fresh approach to learning
How would you feel about throwing away 4-walled classrooms and bell times at school? Should our…
Sydney’s Cold Snap Freezes Traffic Lights
Yesterday morning several traffic lights in Sydney’s city had frozen over as temperatures dipped into the…
Gestational Diabetes- it doesn’t end when the pregnancy does
Between 12% and 14% of pregnant women will develop gestational diabetes, and it’s previously been believed…