Three in four autistic children want to play more sport but avoidable barriers stand in their way
The couches, tables and lamps have all been pushed to the edge of the suburban Melbourne lounge room,…
Calcium fails to prevent pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, study finds
An updated Cochrane review has found that calcium supplementation has no effect on pre-eclampsia, challenging long-held assumptions about…
Experts call for comprehensive measures to reduce injury risks for female athletes
Creating a safe, gender-specific, supportive environment-one that is free of body shaming and idealised female forms, for example-is…
Fragmented sleep worsens recovery outcomes after traumatic brain injury
A new study highlights how important uninterrupted sleep is to recovery after a traumatic brain injury, finding that…
Study finds sharp rise in long-term antidepressant use among young Australians
Long-term antidepressant use in Australia has risen steadily over the past decade, with the largest increase seen in…
Proton therapy cancer unit debacle leads to $US32 million lawsuit
It was an ambitious venture that aimed to deliver the Southern Hemisphere’s first lifesaving proton therapy cancer unit…
Obesity-driven estrone emerges as a key driver of deadly postmenopausal breast cancer
A new analysis of research into the most common type of breast cancer has zeroed in on an…
Study Finds AI Wildlife Videos Creates a Disconnect Between People and Animals
This CCTV-style AI video had many believing the bunnies were real. Back in July, an AI-generated video showing…
50-Cent Drug Could Save Hospitals Thousands of Dollars
A widely available drug that costs as little as 50 cents per dose could offer major savings for…
Call for national approach to breast-density notification to manage cancer risk
Consumer leaders are calling for a national approach to breast-density notification to allow women to make informed decisions…
Ending AIDS is a global responsibility: 2025 David Cooper Lecture
It was against this backdrop that global collaboration, cooperation and funding systems were developed. PEPFAR, or the President’s Emergency…
Tiny metal particles can kill cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed
An international research team led by RMIT University have created tiny particles, known as nanodots, made from a…