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Welcome to Ask Doctor. Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr. Zac Turner explains if it’s possible to be too clean. QUESTION: Hi Dr. Zac, is it…

Walk this way. A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that exercising can reduce your risk of over 30 chronic conditions, including…

Taters and toast could be tooth trouble in disguise.  A new study suggests that the number of AMY1 gene copies you have plays a crucial role…

Word to the wise: If you notice pink slime in your bathroom, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get scrubbing.  Often mistaken for mold,…

Three blind Canadians could soon see again thanks to a surprising source: their teeth.  Yes, you read that right. Over the past week, the trio of…

The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child, health officials said…

Expectant mothers might want to think twice the next time they’re in the pharmacy.  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a common behavioral condition that affects approximately 7 million…

Think having kids drains your brain? Think again.  A new study suggests that those sleepless nights and stressful mornings might actually be keeping your mind young…

Talk about a heavy dose. While the bulk of news coverage is focused on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic that cause weight loss, licensed pharmacist Dr. Kati Forbes…

Many Americans are hooked on protein these days, with some 60% of people “actively trying” to increase their intake of protein, according to the Hartman Group,…