Belly fat linked to dementia risk in older men, Monash Study finds
A study by Monash University has drawn a sharp line between where fat is stored in the body and the risk of dementia in...
Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing ADHD symptoms, global review finds
A growing body of research is pointing to the Mediterranean diet as a possible tool for managing symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according...
Exercise proven to ease depression and anxiety in children
More than three in four children are struggling with depression or anxiety, and while the first line of treatment often involves therapy or medication,...
Cure delayed, fee inflated
Australia’s specialist healthcare system is failing its own triage test—too expensive, too slow, and too skewed towards the wealthy. That’s the blunt diagnosis from...
Why ‘What I Eat in a Day’ could be doing more harm than good
Those popular “what I eat in a day” videos might seem harmless—a bit of lifestyle content served with a side of avocado toast. But...
Why are boys still hesitating to ask for help?
Kids Helpline has issued a quiet but firm alarm as International Men’s Health Week kicks off—urging families, communities and institutions to rethink how boys...
Why has Ayurveda not attained the same status as modern medicine globally?
On analysis, it is revealed that this is due to a lack of scientific validation by modern standards. Modern medicine relies on large-scale randomised...
Can AI spot a Melanoma before you do?
Artificial intelligence is getting better at spotting trouble before it starts—especially when it comes to your skin. A new tool called PanDerm, developed by...
The fading spectre
Australia’s struggle with COVID-19 is not over, but it is certainly different. New mortality figures show that in February 2025, only 128 people died...
COVID quietly returns—What the data shows
As attention shifts to economic recovery and global conflicts, COVID-19 is making an understated return. Across Australia, India, the US, UK and Canada, health...