In most cases, pain and fever relief is as simple as a trip to your local supermarket for some paracetamol or ibuprofen.
While both are effective at reducing pain, they work in different ways.
So how do you know which one to choose and when?
Blink and you'll miss it - tickets for Taylor Swift's Sydney shows were gone in less than two hours, with the same expected for Melbourne's afternoon sales.
Do you sit or stand? That is the question about 7,000 men around the world have been asked about how they pee.
An afternoon by the council pool won't be affected by rising inflation for those in Brisbane, with just $2 needed for entry this summer.
There is no better time to explore the role hairdressers play in the early detection of skin cancer, researchers say.
What makes for the ultimate beer drinking experience? Some like theirs in a frosty glass, others with a wedge of lime. But when it comes to froth – or the head as it’s commonly known – what’s the best amount and how can it be achieved?
The Regional Movers Index shows Australians continue to leave the cities for the country after COVID-19 lockdowns, but the rush to the regions is slowing.
The latest Regional Movers Index shows regional Queensland and Victoria are attracting city residents, as demand for workers drives population movements.
When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results.
But does slow and steady really win the weight-loss race? Or is fast weight loss just as effective and safe?
A recent study challenges the famous adage a healthy mind in a healthy body and questions the importance of exercise for both brain health and cognition.
Who is right and who is wrong? Here’s what the science says.
What do the new WHO guidelines mean for people who have switched to artificial sweeteners for health reasons? Should they just go back to sugar?
If you're gluten-sensitive, this could be your passport to a world where you don't have to choose between your love for beer and your dietary restrictions.
Brisbane's Lord Mayor has pledged $1 million to turn a former COVID-19 quarantine facility into emergency housing.
When children steal, naturally parents can be very concerned. They might wonder if they’ve taught their child correctly, whether it’s just a phase or whether they’re going to have a young offender on their hands.
How long do you spend staring at a screen every day? According to one report, the average person spends about seven hours a day on screens connected to the internet. And that figure is going to be even higher if your job is mainly done in front of a computer.
It’s no surprise exercise is one of the first things we turn to when we decide it’s time to lose weight. But does exercise help you lose weight, or is it just diet?
Albury has been named Aussie Town of the Year as Australians look to the regions for cheap and cheerful holidays away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
A coffee shortage could be looming as global production faces threats due to extreme weather brought on by climate change, new research shows.
The quarterly Regional Movers Index shows a post-pandemic disruption to the housing market is pushing growth of migration between country areas.
The Queenslander house is a classic piece of Australian architectural design. With its distinctive timber and corrugated iron appearance, it breaks the monotony of the bland, master-planned display villages on the peripheries of our cities.
NSW and Queensland have been named Australia's most popular picnic locations, with South Australia and Victoria also making the Top 10 list.
A secluded bay in South Australia has been crowned the best beach in Australia, edging out popular destinations in NSW and Queensland.
More than half of Australians are reconsidering their summer travel plans as interest rate hikes and soaring household bills put pressure on family finances.
Due to their nostalgic aesthetic and regional significance, 'legacy' beers such as Resch's and Swan Draught are making a comeback in their home states.
West Australian authorities are confident a COVID-19 outbreak aboard the Coral Princess cruise liner is being safely managed after it docked in Fremantle.
A Brisbane-based youth travel network has raised $10 million to capture the pent-up demand for tourism experiences.
Longer and warmer days are on the horizon as daylight saving begins in most jurisdictions around Australia.
Career-long friends and country music stars Adam Harvey and Beccy Cole consider themselves somewhere between siblings and tour spouses.
Something called ‘lifestyle medicine’ might conjure images of candles, crystals, lotions, and potions. But that’s not what you get when you consult one of the growing number of doctors who practise or specialise in this approach to health care.
Spiky, enormous and largely unknown in Australia, the exotic jackfruit could soon become a supermarket staple.