Spousal bereavement has a profound impact on loneliness and social health. New research highlights the gendered dimensions of widowhood, and the need for targeted interventions to support the widowed.
Why are there medicines that work miracles for some people and are useless, or even harmful, for others? AI could help find the answer.
The launch of the National Autism Strategy is a significant step forward, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to support the diverse needs of autistic individuals in Australia.
Technology doesn’t have to be harmful to people and Country in the way AI currently is. Instead, it can help care for and preserve people and Country.
Since the 1950s, doctors have relied on the body mass index (BMI) to diagnose obesity. It’s an unreliable measure that could be about to change.
For most people, hMPV will cause symptoms similar to a cold or flu, and is unlikely to cause the next pandemic.
Modern pharmaceuticals have revolutionised disease prevention and treatment. But eventually, the chemicals can end up in rivers, oceans and soils. Here’s what needs to change.
Mindfulness experts Megan Flamer and Craig Hassed discuss preparing for the holidays, mindful eating, and how to truly savour the holiday period.
The speed of your biological ageing is shaping your physical and cognitive health, but there are differences between the sexes.
A groundbreaking study aims to revolutionise bone health management for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through innovative collaborations and culturally-sensitive approaches.
A systematic review highlights the need for father-specific interventions to prevent IPV, and calls for healthcare reforms to include fathers in perinatal care.
Each year, one million newborns die from severe bloodstream infections from pneumonia-causing bacteria. Now, researchers are creating genomics tools to identify targets for a vaccine for pregnant women.
Combating a virus that can cause disease and life-threatening transplant complications is the focus of Eureka Prize-winning research.
Most Australians might expect more mental health services to be delivered to those who need them the most, which would be many in the lowest-income areas. We found the opposite occurs.
The different approaches Australia and Malaysia initially took in addressing HIV highlights the essential role human rights must play if the world hopes to end AIDS as a public health threat.
We’re eating more ultra-processed foods than ever before, and they’re making us old beyond our years.
Thao Vu and Huong Nguyen have become educational and research leaders, driven by their passion for teaching, mentorship, and scientific discovery.
The fight against diabetes in Malaysia and Southeast Asia requires a multifaceted approach that addresses dietary habits, physical activity, and socio-economic factors.
The Victorian government’s decision to reject a second Melbourne injecting room earlier this year provoked a polarised public debate, but one voice was largely missing in the media coverage.
Scientists have utilised AI to predict T cell receptors, advancing personalised medicine, and boosting immunotherapy and vaccine development.
As the Australian government dithers on banning gambling ads, a new global gambling report highlights the immense pain and suffering wrought by the industry.
It’s clear some women struggle to work because of their menopausal symptoms, but help to keep them in the workforce must be provided in a way that doesn’t set them up for further discrimination.
Common steroid treatments for the autoimmune disease lupus can cause as many problems as they solve, but researchers are close to finding a viable alternative.
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