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Kate Young

Kate Young Research Fellow, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine

Endometriosis, women’s health and the ‘hysteria myth’

Clinicians need the training and support to provide comprehensive healthcare for women with endometriosis.

Clinicians need the training and support to provide comprehensive healthcare for women with endometriosis.

Promoted

Jeremy Barr Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences

Beating antibiotic resistant killer superbugs

Antibiotic resistance is a global challenge in the battle between mankind and microbes. Watch 'Beating the Superbugs' for a truly multidisciplinary 360 degree view of the issue.

Antibiotic resistance is a global challenge in the battle between mankind and microbes. Watch 'Beating the Superbugs' for a truly multidisciplinary 360 degree view of the issue.

Thea Brown Emeritus Professor, Department of Social Work

When parents kill: the reality of filicide in Australia

A study reveals that filicide is a regular occurrence in Australia, not a rare one.

A study reveals that filicide is a regular occurrence in Australia, not a rare one.

Johan Lidberg Associate Professor of Journalism, School of Media, Film and Journalism

AFP media raids: the secret country, security laws and Australia’s democratic decline

The recent police raids on the ABC and News Corp go beyond free speech and media freedom – they're further proof of Australia's democratic decline.

The recent police raids on the ABC and News Corp go beyond free speech and media freedom – they're further proof of Australia's democratic decline.

Emily Van Der Nagel Lecturer, Communications & Media Studies

Thumbs down: Instagram hides 'like' button to combat validation culture

Instagram's trial in Canada to shift the focus of posts may have wider implications.

Instagram's trial in Canada to shift the focus of posts may have wider implications.

Helen Truby Professor, Nutrition Dietetics and Food

Hunger games: The challenges of keeping the weight off

Losing weight is only half the battle – there are also physiological challenges.

Losing weight is only half the battle – there are also physiological challenges.

Education

Early-years education online: the rise of the virtual preschool

Recent controversy over virtual preschool provision raises broader questions over what priorities and values are driving our education systems.

Neil Selwyn Professor, Faculty of Education

Recent controversy over virtual preschool provision raises broader questions over what priorities and values are driving our education systems.

Dan Lubman Professor, Addiction Studies and Services; Director, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre

Beyond the Emergency: Paramedics not equipped to deal with men's mental health crises

A new report reveals alarming statistics regarding male self-harm, and how first responders feel ill-prepared to deal with patients in mental crisis.

A new report reveals alarming statistics regarding male self-harm, and how first responders feel ill-prepared to deal with patients in mental crisis.

Leanne Weber Associate Professor of Criminology

Crimes of obedience: Why do people consent to large-scale harm?

What conditions give rise to so many people effectively consenting to large-scale harm within a democracy?

What conditions give rise to so many people effectively consenting to large-scale harm within a democracy?

Indigenous activist William Cooper has motivated a new generation to make change in their communities by improving public health.

William Cooper's legacy: Students take inspiration from an agent of change

Indigenous activist William Cooper has motivated a new generation to make change in their communities by improving public health.

Monash University

Jarrett Blaustein Lecturer in Criminology, School of Social Sciences

Voices of reason: young South Sudanese Australians have their say

The so-called Moomba 'riot' and subsequent media sensationalism has had a detrimental effect on young South Sudanese in Victoria.

The so-called Moomba 'riot' and subsequent media sensationalism has had a detrimental effect on young South Sudanese in Victoria.

Catherine Mills Professor, Monash Bioethics Centre

CRISPR case highlights the ethical concerns over gene editing

The genetic modification of twin baby girls before their birth has highlighted the ethical concerns raised by the use of gene-editing tool CRISPR in humans.

The genetic modification of twin baby girls before their birth has highlighted the ethical concerns raised by the use of gene-editing tool CRISPR in humans.

Rhonda Garad Senior Lecturer and Research Fellow, Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation

Women's health: shining a light on PCOS

It affects about one in seven women of childbearing age, yet there are no public health campaigns or celebrities raising it as an issue.

It affects about one in seven women of childbearing age, yet there are no public health campaigns or celebrities raising it as an issue.

Johan Lidberg Associate Professor of Journalism, School of Media, Film and Journalism

Why News Corp's partisan campaign coverage is harmful to democracy

Lack of scrutiny of the Coalition, a barrage of criticism aimed at Labor; News Corp's coverage of the election campaign has been the definition of partisan.

Lack of scrutiny of the Coalition, a barrage of criticism aimed at Labor; News Corp's coverage of the election campaign has been the definition of partisan.

Marilyn Johnson Senior Researcher, Institute of Transport Studies

Cycling deaths and injuries on the rise in Australia

Cyclists account for one in five hospitalisations for transport-related injures in Australia. And around 38 cyclists are killed each year.

Cyclists account for one in five hospitalisations for transport-related injures in Australia. And around 38 cyclists are killed each year.

Business and economy

Business And Economy

Business and economy

On rate-cut Tuesday, here are four reasons why the Reserve Bank shouldn't jump

We run to the monetary policy teat at the first sign of economic weakness because it is easy and comfortable and has delivered before, but this time it's different.

Mark Crosby Associate Professor, Director of Bachelor of International Business Program

We run to the monetary policy teat at the first sign of economic weakness because it is easy and comfortable and has delivered before, but this time it's different.

Miranda Davies-Tuck NHRMC Early Career Research Fellow, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash Health

Hospital or house: Setting the record straight on home births

With more women choosing to give birth at home, researchers are developing a clinical guideline for safe practices in Victoria.

With more women choosing to give birth at home, researchers are developing a clinical guideline for safe practices in Victoria.

Siew Lim NHMRC Early Career Fellow/ Monash Health dietitian

How losing weight can improve polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome say they find it hard to lose weight. Here's what they can do to improve their symptoms and long-term health.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome say they find it hard to lose weight. Here's what they can do to improve their symptoms and long-term health.

Sue Kleve Lecturer, Nutrition Dietetics & Food

Families and food insecurity: Walking the food security tightrope

Putting food on the table is increasingly becoming a middle-class problem for many families.

Putting food on the table is increasingly becoming a middle-class problem for many families.