Gender equality, in the workforce and at home, took a backward step during the pandemic, with the patriarchy taking advantage of the virus. It’s not just up to women to fight back.
Medical faculties globally have been slow to recognise the training needs of the next generation of doctors regarding the health consequences of a heating planet.
The TGA has just approved a vaccine against RSV for Australians over 60. Here’s where protection is up to for the youngest children, who are also at risk from the virus.
A new five-year study aims to build a broad picture of illicit drug use in regional Victoria, to better-understand the gaps in local health service planning.
Given its remit and membership, the inquiry is unlikely to break new ground – and has met fierce opposition even before starting its work.
Trace the increasingly blurred line between man and machine in the world of transhumanism on our “What Happens Next?” podcast.
It appears to have become more prevalent, visible, and possibly also more politicised in post-pandemic times, as general trust in governments and mainstream media declines.
The drug donanemab is being hailed as a turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s, following a global trial that confirms it can slow cognitive decline.
Hotter, drier conditions associated with El Niño can be detrimental to our health. These tips may help.
A review indicates that both cannabinoids and terpenes in cannabis show great promise as antivirals in laboratory research, and could be used to treat infections including COVID-19.
From New York to Tokyo, Melbourne to Venice – honeybee hives have revealed the unique genetic signatures of cities, even providing insights into human health.
It’s a myth that only household price increases cause inflation. Consumer behaviour may also be a factor.
XBB. 1.5 and other subvariants do signal a change in how the virus is mutating. Here’s what this means for Australia and globally.
As children return to school, a new study sheds light on the infection patterns of the various COVID-19 virus variants in open-space learning.
The Omicron strain is driving a rapid increase in China, and is quicker to transmit than other variants.
It’s imperative we build national capacity programs for healthcare professionals to respond and manage climate change-related impacts on health, disasters, and risk reductions.
Despite the often-divisive discussions leading up to this state election, the next state parliament should focus on developing community cohesion in public health.
An investigation highlighting the failure of some medical journals to maintain rigorous processes amid the rush to publish during the pandemic should serve as a warning to all researchers.
German doctors have reported success in treating patients with severe lupus, using cell treatments like those used for some forms of blood cancer.
There’s an expectation the “teals” will provide further challenges to the established parties in the Victorian election. But there are some key differences from May’s federal election.
Why compassion should be paired with personal responsibility to deal with new pandemic waves.
The virus is related to Hendra and Nipah viruses. But we don’t know whether it spreads from human to human.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many of us, but a group that’s been severely affected are those living with disabilities in poverty.
A new global sleep and mental health survey shows 45% of participants had changed dream experiences during the pandemic.
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