Medical research

A cup of tea just got a bit more relaxing. Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those

Researchers have found a link between children and teenagers who take up a musical instrument and improved thinking skills in old age. People with more experience

School-aged children can test themselves for COVID-19 with almost as much accuracy as healthcare workers. All it takes is some simple instructions, according

People who sleep well are less likely to suffer strokes, a new study suggests. Researchers say suboptimal sleep is linked to a heightened risk of heart disease

CSIRO scientists have led a study to develop a machine learning tool that gives medical professionals early warning of a patient's deteriorating condition.

Unnecessary testing for levels of vitamin D is costing Australia's healthcare system about $87 million a year and contributing to the sector's carbon footprint, according

Australian children born via caesarean section have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease and are more likely to be overweight or obese, according to a new study.

Australians embracing the post-pandemic trend of working from home could be at increased risk of injury, experts say. Workers using the kitchen table, the sofa

The lives of countless young Australians could be saved by a world-first DNA screening study which can detect increased risk of some cancers and heart disease.

Australia's blistering heatwaves kill many more people than any other natural hazard, and more can be done to prepare for future events, new research says.

People forced to relocate after a bushfire are at a higher risk of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study has found. Researchers from the

Pregnant women can safely receive COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, ending up with side effects less frequently than people who aren't pregnant, a Canadian study has found.

It is a certainty that will befall us all, but talking about it can feel morbid and distressing. While most Australians spend months planning birthday parties

Health-conscious Aussies may want to reconsider their next "low sugar" alcoholic drink as experts warn "healthy" booze marketing campaigns can often be

New research has established a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and persistent inflammation, which can lead to a wide range of problems including type 2 diabetes,

Australians spend the equivalent of 18 days every two years in the bathroom. No prizes for guessing that for most of it they're sitting but in the spirit

Watching a child take a tumble or endure a painful jab of a needle can be distressing for any parent. But while the natural urge is to rush to their aid, teaching

A group of bacteria-killing proteins inside the body could help develop more effective drugs, with the potential to eliminate diseases including meningitis, pneumonia and

A drug derived from cannabis has been found to significantly ease chronic anxiety, the most common mental health disorder in Australia. A small-scale 12-week

Children are at increased risk of developing myopia due to increased screen time during the pandemic and delayed vision checks, optometrists say. Results from