Health
Gay men at higher risk of cardiovascular disease
The number one cause of death in Australia among men is cardiovascular disease. Studies have also shown that homosexual men......
Study reveals legal favour for alcohol industry
A recent study published by the Sax Institute and the George Institute for Global Health has revealed courts favour the......
Woman of Substances: the female experience of drugs and alcohol
Substance use and misuse in Australia is an issue that occupies public debate and informs policy; from the way we......
How open data could save millions of lives
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation are funding a new project aimed at helping developing countries with a range of......
Pension penalties for addicts
The Federal Government has introduced a raft of tough welfare reforms to parliament that include punitive measures against people with......
Headspace helps fathers and sons connect
Many young men are struggling with their mental health, which is worsened by the expectation they must put on a brave face......
Tiny homes project could alleviate Australia’s homeless crisis
A project from the Tiny Homes Foundation is planning on building three to four homes that each take up just......
World Blood Donor Day: Here and Abroad
For World Blood Donor Day, the Red Cross is thanking those who have donated in the past year, while turning......
New technology decodes DNA to fight against cancer
Australian scientists now have access to revolutionary technology which could give them a cutting edge in the fight against diseases......
Could a new vaccine help reduce chronic ear disease among Indigenous children?
Scientists from the Menzies School of Health Research are hoping they can reduce rates of a chronic ear disease called......