Why a “health pill” feels comforting, but real health usually starts on your plate,...
A woman in her late 60s once walked into our clinic carrying a plastic bag full of vitamin bottles. She placed them on the...
ADHD in children: Breaking myths, stigma and cultural barriers
More Than “Bad Behaviour”
Most parents and teachers have met children who are always on the move, who fidget constantly, interrupt conversations, struggle to wait...
Study links sleep, disadvantage and distress to teen suicide risk
Poor sleep, psychological distress, socioeconomic disadvantage and unhealthy eating habits are closely associated with a higher risk of suicidal thoughts among adolescents, according to...
Back to School brings mixed emotions for families, psychologist says
As families across Australia prepare for the school year to begin, excitement often sits alongside anxiety. The return to routines, classrooms and social expectations...
Pregnancy supplements: What you need and what you don’t
A young couple walks into a pharmacy in Melbourne’s west, both excited and anxious. Their parents are overseas. Friends and relatives mean well but...
A new ‘Super-K’ flu is spreading fast. Here’s what CSIRO says
A new report by CSIRO says a fast-spreading influenza strain, nicknamed the "Super-K" flu, is emerging earlier than expected and spreading rapidly across Australia.
CSIRO...
Pregnancy after 35: Informed, not afraid
Aisha (name changed) migrated to Australia in her mid-20s as a student. Like many women from migrant and faith-based communities, her early years were...
Five steps to help smokers and vapers quit
Australians who want to quit smoking or vaping are being encouraged to start with a clear plan and seek support, with new guidance outlining...
Australian cancer project wins public acclaim at national awards
Research from the University of Wollongong that focuses on pancreatic cancer treatment has won the People’s Choice Award in the Problem Solver category at...
Australian researchers target genetic puzzle at the heart of multiple sclerosis
Australian scientists are moving closer to understanding how multiple sclerosis develops, after establishing a way to examine more than 100 genetic risk factors together...