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Four in five sunscreens fail SPF test: consumer group

The Cancer Council is disputing the findings of tests on popular sunscreens in Australia that show 16 out of 20 don't match the SPF 50+ ratings on their tubes.

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Several leading Australian sunscreens don’t provide the protection they say, Choice finds

Consumer group tested 20 popular SPF 50 and 50+ brands and found 16 didn’t meet the claims on the bottles

The Guardian - AU

Tech giant sued over sleep aid foam inhalation 'risk'

Recalled Philips sleep apnoea devices posed dangers for users inhaling or ingesting small pieces of foam due to degradation, a government lawsuit claims.

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The TGA has approved donanemab for Alzheimer’s disease. How does this drug work and who will be able to access it?

This week, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved a drug called donanemab for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

The Conversation

'Hated' Ethereum due for a comeback says crypto icon Arthur Hayes

The BitMEX founder thinks a spending spree by the U.S. Treasury will help lift the price of Bitcoin.

Fortune

More people are trying medicinal cannabis for chronic pain. But does it work?

More Australians than ever are being prescribed medicinal cannabis.

The Conversation

Trump has Australia’s generic medicines in his sights. And no-one’s talking about it

While Australia was busy defending the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme against threats from the United States in recent weeks, another issue related to the supply and trade of medicines was flying under the radar.

The Conversation

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NAD boosters: Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber are into them, but do they actually stop ageing?

Despite social media hype, there is little evidence that the therapies, marketed as pills, shots and IV infusions, have any effects on ageing

The Guardian - AU

55 Years Ago, A Wildly Influential Disaster Thriller Invented A New Genre — And Changed Hollywood Forever

More than half a century after its release, Hollywood continues to pay its dues to 'Airport,' the grandaddy of the modern disaster movie.

Inverse

Botched Botox jabs can be dangerous. Some Australians don’t even realise what they’re receiving

The healthcare complaints watchdog says at least two unnamed Sydney practitioners, allegedly posing as accredited medical professionals, are under investigation

The Guardian - AU

Weight loss drug Wegovy approved to treat heart disease in overweight and obese Australian patients

TGA approved new indication for semaglutide drug in December 2024, but allocation to PBS still to be decided

The Guardian - AU

Menopause hormone patches are in short supply. What are they? And how do they compare with other therapies?

The federal government yesterday released its response to the Senate inquiry into issues related to menopause. The inquiry recommended the government examine options to make menopause hormone therapy (MHT, or sometimes called hormone replacement therapy) more affordable and accessible, and address drug shortages.

The Conversation

Paracetamol pack sizes and availability are changing. Here’s what you need to know

Changes are coming into effect from February 1 about how paracetamol is sold in Australia.

The Conversation

Why Australia has embraced psychedelics

Australia recently became the first country to legalize both MDMA and psilocybin-assisted psychiatric therapy

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Why a common asthma drug will now carry extra safety warnings about depression

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recently issued a safety alert requiring extra warnings to be included with the asthma and hay fever drug montelukast.

The Conversation

No, you don’t need the ‘Barbie drug’ to tan, whatever TikTok says. Here’s why melanotan-II is so risky

TikTok and Instagram influencers have been peddling the “Barbie drug” to help you tan.

The Conversation

We looked at 54 medicinal cannabis websites to see if they followed the rules. Here’s what we found

A multi-million dollar business has developed in Australia to meet the demand for medicinal cannabis. Australians spent more than A$400 million on it in the first half of 2024 alone.

The Guardian - AU

Simon never linked the pain in his hands and feet to multivitamins – but a pathology test did

A growing number of consumers are presenting with symptoms linked to high levels of vitamin B6, pathologists say, while the supplement industry goes unpoliced

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The Guardian - AU

How to wear sunscreen: ‘Put it on so it feels like there is too much on, then put more on’

Australia’s sun care guidelines differ depending on your skin tone – but most people are not adequately protecting themselves

The Guardian - AU

Moderna’s mRNA vaccines to be exempt from advisory committee scrutiny under $2bn Morrison-era deal

Exclusive: Critics say exemption ‘deeply concerning’ and risks creating separate assessment systems

PC Gamer

Game Pass games are looking good at this year's Game Awards

Your Game Pass collection suddenly looks a whole lot shinier.

GamesRadar

"I guess it's just easy to be anti-Palworld": Pocketpair developer responds to latest round of controversy as the survival hit squeezes past 20 other games at the TGAs

A Players' Choice award is courting heated reactions

The Conversation

A new at-home test will soon be available for chlamydia and gonorrhoea. Here’s what to know

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recently approved a self-test kit for chlamydia and gonorrhoea for women and other people with a vagina.

The Guardian - AU

Epilepsy medication affected Sophie’s pregnancies. Should Australia adopt tougher guidelines?

Exclusive: FoI documents show Advisory Committee on Medicines considered tightening prescribing requirements for sodium valproate – but chose not to

The Conversation

Phenergan for under 6s is now banned due to hallucination fears. Here’s what to use instead

Australia’s drug regulator has issued a safety warning over the medicine Phenergan and related products containing the antihistamine drug promethazine.

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