Influencers are promoting these three health tests – but they risk doing more harm than good
Experts warn of ‘over-diagnosis’ dangers as social media prompts the worried well to seek out unnecessary and expensive scans and blood tests Medical tests are marketed on social media as…
‘There’s something sassy about this’: the reinvention of the sari – in pictures
The sari has gone through many changes over its 5,000-year history. The Offbeat Sari, a new exhibition running at Bunjil Place gallery in Melbourne until 30 August, celebrates the garment…
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at 60: Elizabeth Taylor still crackles with feral energy
Mike Nichols’ 1966 adaptation of Edward Albee’s septic drama helped cement the play in the zeitgeist – where it has remained for the past six decades Get our weekend culture…
More frequent ejaculations may boost men’s fertility, research suggests
Need for abstinence before fertility treatment questioned as study finds sperm deteriorates as it stays in body Encouraging men to have more frequent ejaculations may boost their fertility, according to…
More young people want to vote in New Zealand’s Māori electorates. What are they and how do they work?
Growing numbers of young voters are signing up to the Māori electoral roll as debate flares over the need for dedicated seats ahead of November’s election More young people have…
Canadian woman held with daughter by ICE warns all immigrants to ‘lie low’
Tania Warner says she has documents showing she is in the US legally, but immigration agents were not swayed Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter…
Liberal party preferences handed seats to One Nation in South Australian election, analysts say
Pauline Hanson’s party will have at least two seats in the upper house and at least one and likely more in the lower house Follow our Australia news live blog…
Meta ordered to pay $375m after being found liable in child exploitation case
New Mexico hails ‘historic’ win after jury finds firm misled consumers over safety and enabled harm against users A New Mexico jury on Tuesday ordered Meta to pay $375m in…
‘Car brain’: Queensland government criticised for proposed age, speed and licence limits on ebikes
Legislation may limit transport options for people who cannot drive and discourage those seeking relief from the fuel crisis Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle: ‘vulnerable’ Katherine aged care residents evacuated to open-sided basketball court
Some residents moved amid threat of flooding are under public guardianship due to reduced mental capacity. NT public guardian says they ‘would have been very frightened’ Follow our Australia news…