Sleep gadgets have become ubiquitous, but getting the information you need from them is more straightforward than you might think.
Loneliness isn’t a universal occurrence in later life, but tends to affect older people who live alone or in care homes. We must work collectively to destigmatise loneliness, and create a safe space to talk about it.
A major international study international study has shown that brighter days and darker nights are fundamental for mental health.
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.
Are the rapid advancements in AI, medicine and neuroscience propelling us towards a transhumanist future?
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.
We need a coordinated and evidence-informed effort to make riding a bike safer, better, and more equitable for all Australians.
The Victorian Heart Hospital, which opened in February, brings researchers to where the patients are, and already there’s a real buzz about the place.
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.
About 10% of Australian women experience early menopause before the age of 45, yet it's an aspect of women's health to which state and federal governments pay little more than lip service.
Can eHealth lifestyle programs help address the rising childhood obesity epidemic?
A new study underlines the importance of preventing weight gain versus weight reduction, and the interconnectedness of joint health and heart health.
The hidden costs of loneliness can devastate both individuals and society. Learn about its modern roots in a new episode of Monash University's podcast, 'What Happens Next?'.
Population genetic screening for familial hypercholesterolemia in Australia could be cost-effective for the healthcare system.
There’s no one “thing” we can blame for causing dementia, and why it’s so hard to find that silver bullet to stop it – particularly at older ages.
A new study indicates methamphetamine smokers are likely to experience higher levels of depression and anxiety than the general population.
Researchers are working to mitigate the risk of weight gain and its associated problems, including increased COVID-19 vulnerability, among shift workers.
Cardiovascular disease is Australia’s greatest health problem and our biggest killer, costing our economy $7 billion each year. Changing it requires researchers to rethink the problem.
We take great comfort from shared experiences with others. When you're unwell, it can also lead to better health outcomes..
The COVID-19 crisis has raised the question of whether low-risk offenders should be imprisoned.
The trumpeting of hydroxychloroquine's potential in treating COVID-19 raises ethical and safety concerns.
A new study reveals that cardiovascular disease treatment over the next 10 to 15 years is to take a more personalised approach.
Research is looking at the role a high-fibre diet can play in reducing hypertension.
What can we do about obesity and all its associated chronic health problems? Professor Michael Cowley says the condition needs to be destigmatised.
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