Inflammation, long considered a hallmark of aging, may not be a universal human experience, according to international researchers who say it might actually be a byproduct of industrialised lifestyles ...

Media release From: University of South Australia Trust your doctor, not a chatbot. That’s the stark lesson from a world-first study that demonstrates why we shouldn’t be taking health advice ...

The first study of its kind to outline how global warming is expected to affect breathing during sleep and impact the world’s health, wellbeing and economy. The findings highlight that without greater ...

A survey of over a thousand NZers on attempting to quit vaping shows their main reasons are concerns about health risks, not wanting to be dependent, and the costs. More than half tried stopping ...

People who use common psychiatric medications are more likely to develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - the most common form of motor neurone disease (MND), according to international researchers who ...

Three types of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are detectable in over 85% of Australians over the age of 12, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Blood and ...

Microplastics are ‘silently spreading from soil to salad to humans’ A review from Murdoch University has stressed that agricultural soils now hold around 23 times more microplastics than oceans.

Men are more likely than women to get sick and die from three common conditions, but less likely to get medical care, according to international researchers. The team looked at global data, including ...

Media release From: The University of Sydney High-fat, high-sugar diets impact cognitive function World-first research links unhealthy diets to impaired location memory New research from the ...

A single mutation in a strain of the avian influenza A virus which is currently very harmful for many species of birds and mammals worldwide, H5 2.3.4.4e, could potentially allow the viral strain to ...

Media release From: The Australian National University Men fall in love slightly more often than women, but women obsess about their partner more than men, according to a first-of-its-kind study ...

An extra three hours of cleaning a day focused on medical equipment such as wheelchairs, blood pressure monitors, infusion pumps, and commodes, could save hospitals money and improve patient safety, ...