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Evangelical holy war: Why some Christians think Trump will end the world

Soldiers in the United States Armed Forces have lodged more than 100 complaints with the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) stating that their commanders are using extremist religious rhetoric to describe the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.

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US Troops Report Being Told Iran War Is 'God's Divine Plan' and Trump Was 'Anointed by Jesus'

More than 200 complaints from US service members say some commanders used extremist Christian language to frame the Iran war as part of 'God's divine plan,' citing biblical prophecy.

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Pentagon Under Fire as Troops Allegedly Told Iran War Will Spark 'Armageddon' and Jesus' Return

Reports reveal US troops were told the Iran war is part of a divine plan, sparking outrage and raising questions about religious influence in the military.

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US troops say Iran war briefings invoked Armageddon, the return of Jesus: Report

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US Troops Given Biblical Reason By Commanders For 'Armageddon' War With Iran: Report

U.S. service members say military superiors are framing the campaign against Iran not in strategic or political terms, but in starkly religious ones.

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US troops were told war on Iran was ‘all part of God’s divine plan’, watchdog alleges

Religious freedom group says 200 troops sent complaints of superiors using extremist Christian rhetoric to justify war

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These shoes are best for hip and knee arthritis, according to science

People with hip and knee osteoarthritis are advised to wear “appropriate footwear” to minimise their pain.

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Bowel cancer rates are rising among young people – but they can reduce their risk

Bowel cancer has been making headlines around the world, following the death last week of actor James Van Der Beek. The former Dawson’s Creek actor was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 45.

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Why scrapping a key health promotion agency makes little economic sense

News the world’s first independent health promotion agency – Australia’s own VicHealth – is to be abolished has been called “incomprehensible” and “a disaster” that places democracy at risk.

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Did the kids stay up late in the holidays? 3 ways to get sleep routines back

For many families, the holidays mean sleep routines go out the window. Bedtimes drift later, screens stay on into the late evening, sleep-ins become the norm.

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Why do we wake up shortly before our alarm goes off? It’s not by chance

You’ve probably experienced it – your alarm is set for 6:30am, yet somehow your eyes snap open a few minutes before it goes off. There’s no sound, no external cue, just the body somehow knowing it’s time.

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Older Australians collect an average of 31 PBS scripts a year – new research

Australians are living longer than ever before. While this is broadly good news, ageing well comes with a range of challenges.

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Do you take your own blood pressure at home? Here’s how to choose the device that fits your arm best

About one in three Australian adults have hypertension, or high blood pressure.

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‘Thriving Kids’ could help secure the future of the NDIS. But what will the program mean for children and families?

Mark Butler, the minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), announced a new plan to “secure the future” of the NDIS.

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For people with ADHD, medication can reduce the risk of accidents, crime and suicide

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects around 7% of children and 2.5% of adults.

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Antidepressant withdrawal: new review downplays symptoms but misses the mark for long-term use

A new review of antidepressant withdrawal effects – written by academics, many of whom have close ties to drug manufacturers – risks underestimating the potential harms to long-term antidepressant users by focusing on short-term, industry-funded studies.

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How pregnant women are tested for gestational diabetes is changing. Here’s what this means for you

How Australian pregnant women are tested for gestational diabetes is set to change, with new national guidelines released today.

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Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can I do to avoid it?

As we age, it’s common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I prevent it?

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Flawed medical studies can end up in doctors’ advice. We developed a tool to stop it

Good health care depends on evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. They translate the best available research into recommendations that shape diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.

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Can you die from long COVID? The answer is not so simple

Nearly five years into the pandemic, COVID is feeling less central to our daily lives.

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Your friend has been diagnosed with cancer. Here are 6 things you can do to support them

Across the world, one in five people are diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. By age 85, almost one in two Australians will be diagnosed with cancer.

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Could geriatric hospitals reduce pressure on the health system? Maybe – but improving aged care is paramount

Australia is facing a surge in hospital presentations in older adults. Between 2015–16 and 2019–20, hospitalisations among people aged 75–84 increased by an average of 3% annually, the largest rise of any age group.

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Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis? You might not need surgery. Here’s what to try instead

Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to updated treatment guidelines from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.

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We're getting antisemitism all wrong

There’s danger in conflating legitimate criticism of Israel with outright antisemitism, Mikey Weinstein warns

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RSV is everywhere right now. What parents need to know about respiratory syncytial virus

This winter, we’re having to get our heads around another respiratory virus – RSV.

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