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Cannabis caution as study finds increased psychosis risk for young people

18 June 2026
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Taste and smell genes could help explain how diet influences disease risk

17 June 2026
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Researchers offer sweet alternative with ‘healthy’ low-calorie sugars

17 June 2026
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Popularity of injectable peptides surges online and regulation isn’t keeping up

16 June 2026
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Worried about your child’s sleep? Keep screens out of bedrooms and limit iPads before bed

15 June 2026
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Hidden antibiotic reservoirs drive antimicrobial resistance

9 June 2026
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Egg allergy rates declining in Australia

9 June 2026
Two sports science professionals working with a girl in a wheelchair in a gym.

UQ researchers propose disability sport hub for Toowoomba

8 June 2026
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Analysis

Three new Ebola vaccines are being developed. An infectious disease expert explains

5 June 2026
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Global experts assess risk of AI catastrophes

5 June 2026