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Borrowed – an exhibition showcasing the art of using something old for something new
9 August – 17 September, 2022
Borrowed by Carla Tucker is a community exhibition showing at the Town Hall Gallery. The exhibition features still life...
Lemon water won’t detox or energise you. But it may affect your body in other ways
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If you believe anecdotes online, drinking lukewarm water with a splash of lemon juice is detoxifying, energising and soothing.
Water and lemon juice on their...
People want to use bleach and antiseptic for COVID and are calling us for advice
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Through our work at the New South Wales Poisons Information Centre, we’re used to receiving calls from concerned parents about what to do...
Vitamins and minerals aren’t risk-free. Here are 6 ways they can cause harm
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One reason dietary supplements are so popular is the perception they’re harmless.
But like all drugs, there are many potential dangers from taking...
Science or snake oil: do meds like Remifemin ease hot flushes and night sweats in menopausal women?
Hot flushes and night sweats are the most common symptom of a female reproductive milestone known as the menopause
If you see a female friend...