Screening scepticism: Victoria’s bowel test drive eyes a community revamp
In a bid to bridge the health equity gap, Cancer Council Victoria launched a vigorous campaign last month urging Victorians to partake in bowel...
COVID-19 could cost Australia $56 billion annually: report
The recent report "A Neglected Burden: The Ongoing Economic Costs of COVID-19 in Australia" lays out startling figures that reveal the economic fallout from...
Four Rapid Access Hubs boost surgical access in $1.5B COVID plan
In a groundbreaking move to address the backlog of surgeries exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Allan Labor Government is set to inaugurate four...
Pandemic restrictions reshape alcohol habits in Australia
La Trobe University’s Centre for Alcohol and Policy Research has conducted a comprehensive longitudinal study involving 775 participants, spanning six survey waves from April...
Tutoring triumph: Boosting confidence and grades post-pandemic
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant shift in the educational landscape has emerged, with an increasing number of parents seeking tutoring...
Ease lunchbox stress: focus on variety, not rerfection, say researchers
With school back this week, Victoria University (VU) researchers are supporting parents, with advice to take the pressure off making the ‘perfect’ school lunch,...
Clocking in for two: Long hours and shift work tied to preterm birth risk
Shift work and logging long hours could be a risky business, not just for employees but potentially for their unborn children. That's according to...
The filtered reality: How the social media ‘Like’ button is powering up the cosmetic...
When Kylie Jenner revealed her augmented lips, the world didn't just watch; it made appointments at cosmetic clinics. The event underscored the phenomenal influence...
How AI is the new fitness guru for a sunnier spring!
As spring beckons, and Melburnians start shedding their winter layers, many have new fitness goals in sight. But what if you were told that...
Monash spearheads breakthrough in heart health with innovative device suite
Monash University is set to spearhead a transformative initiative aimed at revolutionising the treatment of heart failure through the development and commercialisation of groundbreaking...