Medical research

Work by Australian researchers has prompted the World Health Organisation to update its recommendations for malaria-preventing mosquito nets. Dr Timothy Barker

Blue blockers seem to do little to protect against eye strain while people stare at digital screens, at least in the short term, scientists warn. A University

A correlation between genetic high blood pressure and early cognitive decline has been found by Australian researchers. The research, published by University

Microgreens and mature vegetables may both be effective for weight control, while the immature plants are also richer in some nutrients, research suggests.

Just one alcoholic drink a day could raise a person's blood pressure, a new study suggests. While the largest increases were seen among heavy drinkers,

Honey produced by a little-known Australian ant carries powerful medicinal properties that could be used to fight harmful bacteria and fungi. The honeypot ant,

Four-year-old Hunter Payne enjoys running around and playing like any other boy his age. But a diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy means instead instead

One in three Australian mothers say giving birth is traumatic, prompting calls for a national inquiry and better education for parents and clinicians. More

Researchers hope the successful trial of a one-shot vaccine will reduce hospitalisation rates for premature babies at risk of complications from a common respiratory virus.

People at the end of their lives should not be suddenly taken off strong opioids, and healthier patients could benefit from bespoke pain management plans, according to new

Reluctance among men to seek medical help is in the spotlight as most have put off speaking to a health professional. A survey of 2000 men found more more than

Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder could be more prone to gut-related health problems, new research suggests. A recent study by the University of

The number of people experiencing lower back pain in Australia is set to increase by 50 per cent by 2050, putting enormous pressure on the health-care system.

Weak regulations covering the standard of rental properties in Australia are putting the health and well-being of residents at risk, university researchers have found.

The liver could play a role in controlling the internal body clock, previously thought to purely be the domain of the brain. Research led by University of Queensland

Bone fractures can decrease a person's life expectancy, according to researchers assessing the impact of fracture on mortality. Scientists from the University

Children who volunteer before reaching their teenage years are almost one-third more likely to avoid poor mental health, a new national study shows. The Australian

Global collaboration is urgently needed to deliver a successful malaria vaccine given a lack of research funds, says the head of an Australian lab seeking a breakthrough.

Drug users who use medically supervised injecting rooms are far less likely than other addicts to commit a crime, inject in public, overdose, share needles or have abscesses,

A breakthrough in liver cancer research could pave the way for early detection for the almost 3000 Australians who are diagnosed with the deadly disease each year.