Health
Is depression an affliction of the West?
Perceptions of happiness and success are different across cultures. And research from the University of Melbourne have found that the......
Cases of malaria could triple in Venezuela this year
In the 1960’s, Venezuela prided itself on being malaria-free. But with an economic crisis on its hands, coupled with rampant......
New study claims lifelong health changes prevent osteoporosis
New information from researchers at the University of South Australia’s School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences shows that regular doses of......
Changing the Narrative: Indigenous People controlling Indigenous Health
As part of the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the Lowitja Institute, the national research institution, alongside Indigenous Health......
Indigenous Australians more likely to have Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver, and the diagnosis of it could be very tricky because......
Could scientists remove genetic disease from an unborn baby?
In a world first, a US research team has successfully removed a heart-defect-causing gene from a human embryo. This breakthrough......
Sharing essential health messages in Yemen
Yemen is in crisis, with over 400,000 suspected cases of cholera reported this year. Humanitarian volunteers are in the country providing......
Prominent doctors concerned with National Drug Strategy
Several prominent Australian doctors have expressed their concern with the Federal Government’s new National Drug Strategy. The strategy aims to......
Review of ketamine trials shows long-term effects still unknown
A systematic review of trials of ketamine for severe depression shows its widespread use is still long way off. The......
The bloody taboo: broken by emojis
Period shame and access to sanitary items can have an effect on young girls living in poverty, particularly their education.......