End of Dengue? CSIRO, Oxitec join forces to target mosquitoes
A new venture, Oxitec Australia, is taking on two of the deadliest virus-carrying mosquitos in the Pacific region – Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus –...
Breaking Silos: How Sparked is transforming patient care
Each visit to your general practitioner contributes to your health history. While some information is still recorded on paper, most health data is now...
Nourish your mind & body: Unlock mangoes’ incredible benefits
Discover the link between diet & mental health, focusing on how mangoes can uplift your mood
Diet is the cornerstone of health, with nutrition playing...
No gap, big bill?: Specialists under fire for alleged overcharging
A wave of allegations against nearly 50 Australian doctors has sent ripples through the private healthcare system, prompting health insurers to urge patients to...
AI diagnoses better than doctors?
Artificial intelligence has once again made headlines for outperforming humans, this time in a critical field: diagnosing illnesses. According to a New York Times...
Tracking toots for science: Aussies invited to ‘Chart their Farts’ with CSIRO
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is urging Australians to become “citizen scientists” by charting their farts to advance gut health research. Through a quirky...
STEM gets a boost: 200+ scholarships set to transform Australia’s talent pool
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has just announced over 200 new recipients of the Elevate scholarship for 2025, aiming to...
Ayurveda Day illuminates Melbourne with fresh ideas for global wellness
Ayurveda Day 2024 in Melbourne brought a fresh perspective on how this age-old medical system can address modern health challenges. Celebrated at the Melbourne...
Private patients hit hard as health funding talks stall
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) has issued a stark warning as patients risk being caught in the crossfire of a private health...
Staying health-conscious in India: Preethi’s tips for travelling families
With the holiday season upon us in December, families across Australia are preparing for trips to India. As an Indian-American mum navigating these same...