Polycystic ovary syndrome affects one in eight women worldwide, but experts say the name misrepresents the condition — a name change could improve awareness and treatment.
They have a long history of appreciation by First Nations people, but could Australian native fruits also hold the key to a more sustainable food system?
Pulses’ importance in global food security is more critical than ever, as they contribute to sustainable farming, improved nutrition, and climate resilience.
A national study reveals alarming statistics on truck drivers’ health, highlighting the need for better workplace policies and health initiatives to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
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.
A groundbreaking study aims to revolutionise bone health management for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through innovative collaborations and culturally-sensitive approaches.
We’re eating more ultra-processed foods than ever before, and they’re making us old beyond our years.
See how storytelling, not statistics, can inspire climate action by highlighting resilience and innovation across the Indo-Pacific on a new episode of “What Happens Next?”
The fight against diabetes in Malaysia and Southeast Asia requires a multifaceted approach that addresses dietary habits, physical activity, and socio-economic factors.
An unhealthy obsession with eating well might be more common than you think, and can lead to unintended health issues such as malnutrition.
It’s on the rise and affects people of all body sizes and genders, but binge-eating disorder is widely misunderstood and often ignored.
Early identification is the first step in addressing malnutrition. This requires systematic routine screening processes.
Invasive alien species become much harder and more expensive to manage as they establish and spread through the landscape, so preventing their arrival is vital.
The sad case of the Norfolk Island morepork shows we need a way to control or eradicate invasive rodents without killing native species.
A recent review has found that almost three in 10 adult hospital patients in high-income countries may have the deficiency.
Sleep gadgets have become ubiquitous, but getting the information you need from them is more straightforward than you might think.
With sperm counts declining worldwide, it’s important men know how to keep their sperm as healthy as possible.
As we wait for global leaders to convene and chart the future course for the world’s population of eight billion, we can take proactive steps to protect health from climate change through multifaceted and sustained efforts that transcend the confines of net zero.
As a federal government taskforce ponders how to improve the system, a new study focuses on nurses in two Victorian residential aged care homes, and how they feel about and operate in their workplaces.
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.
Working with young people is a crucial part of promoting sustainable food systems, and reducing food waste’s impact on the environment.
There’s a lot we don't see when Hollywood actors undertake dramatic body transformations, and many risks involved, including potentially long-term physical and mental health consequences.
Hotter, drier conditions associated with El Niño can be detrimental to our health. These tips may help.
Vegemite first hit Australian supermarket shelves in 1923, but it took a while to find its feet.
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