Beyond melanoma

Deaths from non-melanoma skin cancers have almost doubled in Australia this millennium – and the culprit is hiding in plain sight, according to new medical research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Sugar sucks

A study of baby and toddler foods on supermarket shelves across Australia has revealed a staggering number of unregulated claims that mislead parents into thinking these often sugar-loaded products are healthy.

The long history of telemedicine

Telemedicine, like fusion power and moon bases, appears an inevitable technological develop which is always ten years away, but the idea has a long and interesting history which long predates the digital age.

Delaying dementia

Research from the 2024 update of the Lancet Commission on the prevention, treatment and care of dementia suggests that almost half of dementia cases around the world could be prevented or delayed.

The fine print of food

A University of Sydney study investigating menu items on major online food delivery outlets and food delivery phone apps in Australia has found most advertised items are missing nutritional information that would otherwise help consumers make healthy choices.

Screening for dementia

A new self-reporting tool developed by Murdoch University is set to transform the early detection and management of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Integrating wellbeing into mental health research

New research suggests mental wellbeing should be measured alongside standard tests for mental health conditions.

Junk food diet

Ultra processed foods comprise nearly half our diet but are linked to at least 25 chronic diseases, prompting calls for junk food to be regulated in the same way as tobacco products.

Saving lives from opioids

Naloxone is a safe and effective medicine that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, so why has its uptake been so slow?

A healthy Australia

Australians’ overall health continues to fare well when compared with similar countries despite significant impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing burden of chronic conditions.

Playing for life

Physical recreation and group activities can boost mental health and sports clubs can help by adopting more evidence-based techniques to understand their members.

A magic pill or a mass experiment?

The bestselling author of Lost Connections and Stolen Focus takes a revelatory look at the new drugs transforming weight loss as we know it – sharing his personal experience on Ozempic and examining our ability to heal society’s dysfunctional relationship with food, weight and our bodies.