Multiple outlets report on guidance from Dr Michael Bonning, Chair of Public Health at the Australian Medical Association (AMA), who discusses “old wives tales” that are supported by evidence. The articles present his view that some commonly shared home remedies or folk practices can be effective when they align with established public health and medical research. While the coverage is framed around the idea of traditional remedies, it emphasizes that the usefulness of any remedy depends on whether it is backed by scientific findings rather than cultural belief. The reporting is consistent across sources in attributing the information to Dr Bonning and in describing the overall theme: not all folk remedies are reliable, but some have been shown to work in specific contexts. The articles do not present a single unified list in the provided excerpts, but they converge on the same central message—that certain “old wives tales” have evidence behind them and can be considered alongside mainstream health advice.