Health
Spike in flu cases sparks plea over ādireā rate of jabs
7 May
Australians are being warned to get vaccinated before a possible severe flu season after an unusual spike in cases across the country. Low vaccination rates have reflected a ālack of concernā for influenza but Australians have been told not to...[Read More]
Broken brains: how physical and mental health connect
7 May
Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland are all too familiar with what it means to be unwell. Rizvi was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour at 31. Eight years on she navigates complex disabilities due to her acquired brain injury. Waterland, 38, has spent...[Read More]
7 practical ways to build a happy and rewarding life
1 May
In todayās fast-paced world, achieving happiness and a fulfilling life can sometimes feel just out of reach. But the truth is, living well doesnāt require perfection ā itās about consistent, intentional choices that support your mental,...[Read More]
Helen Mirren urges midlife exercise for healthy ageing
30 April
Dame Helen Mirren has told people in midlife not to āfearā ageing, encouraging them to embrace exercise. The 79-year-old actress said people should make ālittle changes now to help them later in lifeā. This ādoesnāt have to include...[Read More]
White wine ācould reduce risk of cardiac arrestā
30 April
Drinking white wine and Champagne, eating more fruit and keeping waistlines slim could drive down the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, according to new research. Experts suggested that thousands of cardiac arrests ā where the heart suddenly stops...[Read More]
Social media ban for kids could harm rather than help
23 April
A social media ban could push children towards consuming harmful content in secret as experts warn it is not a blanket solution to reduce online risks. The world will be watching when Australia implements a social media ban for children under 16...[Read More]
Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection
23 April
As extreme weather events ramp up across the nation, climate change is also having a devastating impact on the very thing needed to help treat victims. An Australian world-first study into the effect of global warming on blood donations and supply...[Read More]
AI and 3D technology weaponised in fight against cancer
16 April
Australian researchers will āprintā cancer cells in 3D and use artificial intelligence software to analyse them after receiving a $2 million grant to invest in the technology. Macquarie University and the Australian Cancer Research Foundation...[Read More]
Diabetes drugs offer new hope for Aussies with dementia
9 April
Diabetes medications, including a popular weight loss drug, are offering new hope for more than 400,000 Australians living with dementia. Promising research published in the JAMA Neurology finds newer diabetes drugs, including Ozempic, are linked to...[Read More]
Hearing aids to heart monitors: tech is going healthy
9 April
Wearable gadgets did little more than count steps when they first appeared, promising to assess a userās health depending on whether they hit 10,000 a day. But the technology, which now ranges from smartwatches and fitness trackers to smart rings...[Read More]
Respect your time: breaking free from instant availability
3 April
Constantly replying instantly to every work message reinforces two harmful assumptions: first, that your time is endlessly available, and second, that your personal focus isnāt important.Ā Responding immediately may feel productive, but it...[Read More]
New mums urged to exercise to improve their health
2 April
New mothers should aim for two hours of moderate to vigorous exercise every week, such as brisk walking or cycling, researchers say. Getting back to exercise in the first 12 weeks after birth will help boost both physical and mental health and...[Read More]
Tom Cruiseās advice for those with social anxiety
2 April
Tom Cruiseās advice for those struggling with social anxiety is ātry doing the oppositeā. His words of wisdom on how to deal with times of strife have been revealed by actress Hayley Atwell, 41, who shared them during an appearance on the...[Read More]
IVF, contraception drugs cheaper as birth rate dips
19 March
A new treatment for a common painful condition and two other drugs will be made cheaper to improve thousands of Australian womenās lives. About 8500 Australian women are expected to benefit annually when Ryeqo is listed on the pharmaceutical...[Read More]
Plea to help unlock common conditionās genetic secrets
19 March
Krish Waje has spent most of her life in fight-or-flight mode. Thatās how she describes living with anxiety, Australiaās most common mental health condition which affects some 3.4 million people aged 16 to 84. āYouāre always thinking about...[Read More]