Once a neutral term for romantic exclusion, it’s evolved into a symbol of male alienation and online radicalisation that masks a broader mental health crisis among young men.
What was once a childhood disease, DMD is now changing, with a new population of adults emerging as life expectancy increases, and care needs to evolve with it.
Two-thirds of reproductive-aged women face weight stigma in healthcare. A new resource aims to challenge and reduce this discrimination.
If recent trends continue, about half of all voters could cast their ballots before election day, 3 May. How is early voting changing the way candidates campaign?
High-quality data is crucial for healthcare research and decision-making, so when facing the threat of bots, prevention is the best medicine.
Already celebrated for their success in preventing infectious diseases, vaccines may also hold the key to unlocking a new era of cognitive health.
Any slogan – even the forgettable ones – carry echoes of what makes a slogan good, and Australia’s 2025 iterations hit some basic linguistic notes.
Effectively treating bacterial vaginosis has been elusive for years, but a new study has shone more light on its causes, paving the way for a revolution in how it’s treated.
The answer is a tentative no, with three recent Australian legal decisions reaffirming the legal rights of trans people.
Clinical guidelines in Australia too often do not incorporate sex and (especially) gender into healthcare, with only 5% defining the terms “sex” and “gender“.
The Chinese zodiac’s influence is deep and enduring, resonating through our actions even in contemporary settings.
Using the term “toxic masculinity” doesn’t push boys and men towards Andrew Tate. The real appeal is Tate’s weaponisation of patriarchy and economic hardship.
Yoon Suk Yeol’s presidency in South Korea is being tested following a ham-fisted martial law attempt and controversial policies, highlighting the resilience of South Korean democracy.
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.
A systematic review highlights the need for father-specific interventions to prevent IPV, and calls for healthcare reforms to include fathers in perinatal care.
Misogyny and violence against women are social issues, and require a social response, not a punitive one.
Discover the urgent climate challenges facing the Indo-Pacific and the power of storytelling to drive meaningful climate action in this new “What Happens Next?” episode.
The government's decision to change the way costs are awarded in all federal discrimination claims is a long-awaited positive step towards reforming discrimination laws, but additional modifications should be considered.
What are the implications for the Palestinian issue, and for the balance of power in the region between the pro-Western bloc and the “axis of resistance”?
Advances in reproductive technologies, and contemporary family structures, have turned familial relationships on their head, and human rights law needs to catch up.
Australians are in the grip of a mental health crisis, yet mental health nurses are underutilised, and even excluded from initiatives that could lead to improvements.
In Tickle vs Giggle, the court had to consider where gender identity sits in the Sex Discrimination Act. The landmark decision sets a precedent to protect transgender people nationally.
New research indicates living with daughters can help lower gender wellbeing inequality in old age. But it also hints at the enduring influence of culture.
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