What symptoms reliably indicate the start of perimenopause or menopause? And which symptoms can menopause hormone therapy help with? Here’s what the evidence says.
Researchers are conducting the first clinical trial to examine how selective estrogen receptor modulators’ (SERMs) may help both men and women suffering from schizophrenia.
Being susceptible to visual illusions is part and parcel of life not just for humans, but many other species – including bees.
Sleep gadgets have become ubiquitous, but getting the information you need from them is more straightforward than you might think.
Government reforms are fighting the tactics that have fed a cultural acceptability of vaping, and a mistaken belief it has insignificant health risks.
The technology to link human brains with computers is developing quickly – but the path ahead is full of challenges.
New research shows that for people living with long COVID and intimate partner violence, each was exacerbated by the other and services were inadequate.
Victoria is set to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 this year, but questions remain as to what responses should be implemented to improve outcomes for young offenders and the community.
A new world-first study of nearly 700 Australian parents or caregivers confirms more education and training is needed for those involved in every stage of the process.
It’s not merely about surviving the holidays, but about embracing them with a sense of mindfulness, balance, and joy.
A recent study from Sweden found people with a history of chronic stress or depression had a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
A major international study international study has shown that brighter days and darker nights are fundamental for mental health.
When Monash’s Associate Professor Jun Yang started investigating a little-known but sometimes fatal condition, she could never have imagined the very personal way it would enter her life.
Women are increasingly seeking testosterone therapy to treat fatigue and brain fog. But there’s no evidence it improves symptoms of menopause.
These innocent insects have done little to deserve our scorn. In fact, they have surprisingly complex minds, and can play important ecological roles.
A healthy retreat or a slippery slope? Experts from Monash and beyond discuss how escapism, from LARPing to video games to binge-watching, affects our lives.
Most of us have heard of epilepsy. Lesser known to the public is that seizures can lead to an uncommon but fatal complication known as sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.
Instilling values of respect and tolerance can contribute to fostering a more joyful, inclusive, and equitable school environment.
Research in which food can move around a plate and merge with other foods on its own is being positioned as culinary art intersecting with technology – a glimpse into the future of food and computing.
Pigs with human kidneys? Brain-powered computer chips? Science is creating new kinds of living things – and our moral understanding needs to catch up fast.
Experts examine the five questions they commonly hear from women and girls about their hormones and ADHD symptoms.
Trace the increasingly blurred line between man and machine in the world of transhumanism on our “What Happens Next?” podcast.
Are the rapid advancements in AI, medicine and neuroscience propelling us towards a transhumanist future?
The surprising frequency of bees on coins through history shows the enduring importance to human societies of our buzzing companions.
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