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Politics And Society

Kate Burridge Professor of Linguistics

Putting the ‘arrr’ in pirate

We may no longer say ‘shiver me timbers’, but we still use plenty of pirate words for other things.

We may no longer say ‘shiver me timbers’, but we still use plenty of pirate words for other things.

Tony Tiganis Professor (Research), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute

Nasal spray fat fight hope

A simple nasal spray may help control appetite, burn fat and reduce weight.

A simple nasal spray may help control appetite, burn fat and reduce weight.

Politics And Society

Charles Livingstone Head of Gambling and Social Determinants

Crown fools

Regulatory failure in gambling runs deep, and is a major political problem.

Regulatory failure in gambling runs deep, and is a major political problem.

Paul Wood Adjunct Professor in Biotechnology

Overcooked!

Meat substitutes and alternatives might play a positive role but they aren't going to save the planet.

Meat substitutes and alternatives might play a positive role but they aren't going to save the planet.

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Helen Truby Professor, Nutrition Dietetics and Food

The hunger games

Losing weight is only half the battle – there are also physiological challenges.

Losing weight is only half the battle – there are also physiological challenges.

Miranda Davies-Tuck NHRMC Early Career Research Fellow, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash Health

The hospital at home

With more women choosing to give birth at home, researchers are developing a clinical guideline for safe practices in Victoria.

With more women choosing to give birth at home, researchers are developing a clinical guideline for safe practices in Victoria.

Siew Lim NHMRC Early Career Fellow/ Monash Health dietitian

Weighed down by PCOS

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome say they find it hard to lose weight. Here's what they can do to improve their symptoms and long-term health.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome say they find it hard to lose weight. Here's what they can do to improve their symptoms and long-term health.

Business And Economy

Giovanni Di Lieto Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Economics

Dairy beloved: China's change for the cheddar

China has become the world’s largest dairy importer, with image and health-conscious consumers hungry for high-quality overseas dairy products.

China has become the world’s largest dairy importer, with image and health-conscious consumers hungry for high-quality overseas dairy products.

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Eugene Chan Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing

Mind over maggot

Anyone for rotten shark? Fried tarantula? When it comes to food choices, one person's disgusting is another's delicacy.

Anyone for rotten shark? Fried tarantula? When it comes to food choices, one person's disgusting is another's delicacy.

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