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Sexual predators online are targeting teens wanting to lose weight. Platforms are looking the other way: Author provided There’s no shortage of people online looking to exploit and manipulate the vulnerable among us. One such group is anorexia coaches, or “anacoaches”. They are typically middle-aged, male sexual predators who go online to find...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/16728-sexual-predators-online-are-targeting-teens-wanting-to-lose-weight-platforms-are-looking-the-other-way
It's about to become easier to lend irresponsibly, to help the recovery: What used to be known as a requirement to lend responsibly is now regarded as red tape. The National Consumer Credit Protection Act introduced by the Rudd government after the global financial crisis introduced responsible lending obligations that...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/11987-it-s-about-to-become-easier-to-lend-irresponsibly-to-help-the-recovery
How to avoid the dentist this holiday (and what to do if you need one in an emergency): Hooray it’s the holidays! Time to organise the pet sitter, mail and dentist. Wait, what? It might be worth squeezing a trip to the dentist before you go. One in 12 travel insurance claims are for dental emergencies. And of those emergencies, three out...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/8275-how-to-avoid-the-dentist-this-holiday-and-what-to-do-if-you-need-one-in-an-emergency
The transition to living with 'endemic' COVID could be rough: In the Orwellian world of the pandemic, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews’s raising of the white flag on “COVID zero” was greeted positively by the Morrison government and with relief by many among the public who are at the end of their tether. We’ve now...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/17411-the-transition-to-living-with-endemic-covid-could-be-rough
My baby has 'tongue-tie'. Should I be worried?: Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Is it joyful? What if your baby cries, fusses and isn’t feeding well? Perhaps you’ve tried breast and bottle-feeding without success. After talking to family, friends and searching social media, someone...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/10312-my-baby-has-tongue-tie-should-i-be-worried
Things to consider before going that extra mile for your smile: Australians spend up to A$300 million each year on health-care costs abroad. As part of this phenomenon, each year around 15,000 of us are travelling overseas for cosmetic surgery tourism, including dental procedures. We don’t have firm numbers on...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/3454-things-to-consider-before-going-that-extra-mile-for-your-smile
15 ways to keep your indoor cat happy: Cats have recently been on the tail-end of bad press, with recent research finding roaming pet cats kill 390 million animals per year in Australia. Most of them are native species. To protect our native wildlife, who never evolved with such an...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/10042-15-ways-to-keep-your-indoor-cat-happy
7 tips to help kids feeling anxious about going back to school: People with social anxiety may fear embarrassment or the expectation to perform in social situations, or worry exceedingly about people judging you poorly. They may even look to supplements in order to help them try to take back control of their...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/10106-7-tips-to-help-kids-feeling-anxious-about-going-back-to-school
Visa policy for overseas students with a disability is nonsensical and discriminatory: International education is one of the pillars of economic growth in Australia. The government is committed to welcoming people who genuinely want, and can afford, to study here. Curiously though, if you are an overseas student with a disability or...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/257-visa-policy-for-overseas-students-with-a-disability-is-nonsensical-and-discriminatory
Lifeguards with drones keep us (and sharks) safe, and beach-goers agree: A teenager in New South Wales recently died after a fatal shark bite, adding to four other unprovoked shark-related deaths this year. These tragic events send shockwaves through the community and re-ignite our fear of sharks. They also fuel the debate...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/10871-lifeguards-with-drones-keep-us-and-sharks-safe-and-beach-goers-agree
We need a better plan: The floods affecting Australia’s eastern seaboard are a “1 in 1,000-year event”, according to New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet. But that’s not what science, or the insurance industry, suggests. Throughout Australia in areas prone to fires,...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20355-we-need-a-better-plan
How floods affect wildlife, and how you can help them: For over two decades, bull sharks have called a Brisbane golf course home after, it’s believed, a flood washed them into the course’s lake in 1996. Now, after severe floods connected their landlocked home back to the river system, these sharks have...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20438-how-floods-affect-wildlife-and-how-you-can-help-them
Do we really need funeral insurance?: TV advertisements for funeral insurance often warn of the huge financial impost created for families when you die. They argue the only way to protect your loved ones is to take out insurance. However, what these ads don’t tell you is that funeral...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/1016-do-we-really-need-funeral-insurance
Who's holding back electric cars in Australia? We've long known the answer – and it's time to clear the road: New analysis this week found strong fuel efficiency standards would have saved Australia A$5.9 billion in fuel costs and emissions equal to a year’s worth of domestic flights if the policy was adopted in 2015. The finding, by think-tank the Australia...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/23084-who-s-holding-back-electric-cars-in-australia-we-ve-long-known-the-answer-and-it-s-time-to-clear-the-road
Concerned about overeating? Here's what you need to know about food addiction: For many of us, eating particular foods can be comforting: a pick-me-up during a hard task; a reward after a long day at work; a satiating end to a lovely dinner. But some people have a compulsive and uncontrolled urge to eat particular foods,...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/18885-concerned-about-overeating-here-s-what-you-need-to-know-about-food-addiction
Having a scan? Here’s how the different types work and what they can find: Medical imaging such as MRI can seem daunting, and perhaps even a little sci-fi.from www.shutterstock.com Our first introduction to medical imaging occurs when a doctor asks us to have an x-ray or scan to investigate an injury, pain or symptom that...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/2127-having-a-scan-here-s-how-the-different-types-work-and-what-they-can-find
How injuries change our brain and how we can help it recover: New brain cells can form after injury. from www.shutterstock.com This is part of our series on Changing the Brain, about what’s happening in our brain in various mental states and how we can change it for the better and worse. You can read the other...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/1261-how-injuries-change-our-brain-and-how-we-can-help-it-recover
Wondering about ADHD, autism and your child’s development? What to know about getting a neurodevelopmental assessment: Shutterstock With childcare and schools starting the new year, parents might be anxiously wondering how their child will adapt in a new learning environment. Some parents may be concerned about their child’s development or that they need specialised...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/25569-wondering-about-adhd-autism-and-your-child-s-development-what-to-know-about-getting-a-neurodevelopmental-assessment
The government says NDIS supports should be 'evidence-based' – but can they be?: Getty The federal government and National Cabinet has committed to rebooting and fixing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for people with disabilities. It plans to invest more in the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), which...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/27662-the-government-says-ndis-supports-should-be-evidence-based-but-can-they-be
How teens use fake Instagram accounts to relieve the pressure of perfection: Fake Instagram accounts, often referred to as “finstas” or “spam accounts”, have become the norm for many teens – but their reasoning for creating these is not as sinister as you think. I’ve spoken with 50 Australian families – including 118 children...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/682-how-teens-use-fake-instagram-accounts-to-relieve-the-pressure-of-perfection

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