Exercise your life expectancy

If everyone was as active as the top 25 per cent of the population, people over the age of 40 could add five years to their life, according to a new study led by Griffith University researchers.

Genetic carrier screening

Aspiring parents can scan for hundreds of genetic conditions before having children, but only three are covered by Medicare. New research suggests that should change.

The years of salt

Reducing the amount of hidden salt in Australia’s processed food could help save thousands of lives a year, according to a new report in a medical journal.

Ancient tips for older people

The Ancient Greeks and Romans had a lot to say about longevity and good health and much of it remains true today.

Fit kids make happy teens and healthy adults

The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, and staying active could also be a key ingredient to safeguarding and enhancing young people’s mental health.

Quieting the voices

People with psychosis who hear distressing voices could benefit from a new therapy which allows them to confront a digital embodiment of the voice.

Food, glorious food

In the lead up to Australian Food Safety Week, 9 to 16 November 2024, the Food Safety Information Council today urged consumers to ‘look before they cook’ and read the safety advice on food labels such as cooking and storage instructions as well as use by and best before dates.

Won’t be fooled again

A new report warns the public is unlikely to accept a repeat of the costly lockdowns and draconian travel restrictions which characterised the Government’s response to the COVID pandemic.

Toxic threads

Australians could be exposing themselves to carcinogens in the fabrics of the ultra-cheap, ultra-fast fashions they buy online.

Nerve pain game enters clinical trials

Sydney Researchers have developed a game-like way of helping users with chronic pain manage their discomfort.

Better messaging for the next pandemic

How can we improve public health messaging for any future pandemics in an age of misinformation and distrust?

TMI about TBI

The growing popularity of deceptively powerful e-scooters in the hands of often careless young riders is spiking the numbers of traumatic brain injuries but better treatments may be on the way.