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If corn syrup can be unhealthy, shouldn’t we avoid eating corn?

Corn products are not created equal, so it pays to know what that means for your body.

Are we taking antibiotic resistance seriously enough?

Resistance to common medicines is growing, but the bigger issue now is our waterways.

Does junk food cause teenage acne?

Highly processed “junk” food may influence the development and severity of acne.

Does kānuka extract have life-extending potential?

Exploratory science finds Kānuka oil's bio-actives may have anti-ageing properties.

Russell Brown: Medsafe stance could signal a new era for psychedelic medicine

Changes to rules on psilocybin point to possible breakthroughs in mental health treatment.

Trying to help someone who self-harms? Why ‘just stop’ doesn’t work

Helping people who self-harm can be a long, slow process.

From heartache to hope: How chronic illness inspired Debbie Harwood’s comeback

Music legend Debbie Harwood on what it's like to live with heart failure.

The science of storing spuds - here’s where to keep them

What new research shows about the best place to keep potatoes.

Acid test: Why we used Lotto lady as guinea pig in psychedelic therapy trial

Sonia Gray fronts documentary on possible mental health benefits of hallucinogens.

Why peanut butter isn’t the villian it’s sometimes made out to be

Nut butters are just as nutritionally packed as whole nuts but watch the additives.

Does your metabolism really slow down as you age?

Health in adulthood isn’t about pushing harder; it’s about listening more closely.

How AI has become the latest tool in the battle against breast cancer

Breast screening has vastly improved cancer survival rates. AI could boost them further.

The dark web: Why our horror youth suicide numbers demand action

Could a social media ban prevent youth suicide?

Opinion: When breast isn’t best

Study reveals connection between breastfeeding struggles and poor maternal mental health.

Orthorexia: How the ‘clean eating’ obsession & social media are feeding a new disorder

The fixation on ‘pure’ foods that can turn into a recipe for malnutrition.

Are we overestimating the health benefits of coconut cream and milk?

Why the much-hyped health benefits of coconut products do not extend to Western diets.