New blood tests reveal hidden brain injuries in intimate partner violence
For the first time, researchers at Monash University have used blood tests to detect concussions caused by intimate partner violence (IPV), offering fresh insights...
Late-night workouts can cut into sleep, Monash study finds
Australians hitting the gym in the evening may be short-changing their sleep, according to new research from Monash University that tracked nearly 15,000 people...
Take the quiz: Are your finances affecting your mental health?
An online tool designed to help Australians manage financial and mental stress is quietly making a profound impact. Since its launch last year, the...
Free health checks offered as type 2 Diabetes looms over 3 million Australians
Australians visiting their local Priceline Pharmacy this week might walk away with more than a prescription, they might leave with a timely wake-up call....
Close ties: How social connections can lower heart disease risk
Monash University-led research has highlighted key social factors that could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) for men and women. Utilising artificial intelligence...
RMIT engineers unveil quick stroke detection app
A groundbreaking smartphone tool could revolutionise the way paramedics identify strokes, offering a much quicker and more precise method than current technologies. Strokes, which...
Young Australians step up for R U OK? Day
New research from R U OK? shows young people are taking the lead in supporting each other and asking the simple but powerful question:...
Financial flare-up: The heated debate on blood test billing
The ongoing debate surrounding the funding of healthcare services in Australia, particularly the cost of blood tests, underscores a critical financial challenge within the...
Why are healthcare workers overlooking this career path?
Australia’s healthcare system is under pressure, with workforce shortages looming over primary health care. While medicine remains a highly sought-after profession, fewer professionals are...
‘Most Australians unaware of key heart failure risks’
Heart failure affects approximately half a million Australians, with over 67,000 new cases diagnosed each year. These figures are expected to rise as the...