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.
The most popular supplements for hot flushes are phytoestrogens, or plant estrogens, but at present, there’s uncertainty about their benefits.
A new research program will target biological causes and possible treatments, including anti-psychotic drugs, brain stimulation and hormones.
Research estimates that 40% of students at Australian universities may be going without food, with the problem worst among international students.
Researchers are investigating the eventual fate and function of food-derived bacteria, and the role they play in shaping our gut health and microbiome.
Giraffes are the latest animals to show they can solve tasks using statistical reasoning – and the only one to do this with a small brain relative to body size.
A new study is exploring how to improve gastrointestinal problems that plague endurance athletes, including nausea, vomiting, bloating and diarrhoea.
The Monash University team that developed the world’s first low FODMAP diet for IBS has produced its first cookbook, incorporating gourmet recipes and evidence-based dietary tips.
Bee farmers discard propolis, and harvest only the honey from hives for commercial purposes, wasting its potent medicinal value. New research is changing that.
This week on Monash University's “What Happens Next?” podcast, meet the change-makers on the front lines of food.
A class of drugs developed to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity is in short supply, sparking debate about who should be prioritised for access.
Season 7 of Monash University’s podcast returns from hiatus with an investigation into food security. How will we feed more people than ever on an ever-warming planet?
As Alzheimer’s cases grow, scientists have been deep in debate over its causes. Now, with treatments are on the horizon, the new race is to ready the health system.
Reports of a diabetes “tsunami” are hiding a key part of the picture. There’s a good reason the numbers are increasing.
It’s hoped new research will raise awareness among reproductive-aged women and men of the importance of optimal health during the preconception period.
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