Medical research

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

Australians are inadvertently consuming more sugar and sweetener than they were 15 years ago, as manufacturers hike up the amount they slip into food and drinks.

A male contraceptive pill could be a step closer to becoming a reality, with Melbourne researchers discovering a leaf extract has the potential to hinder sperm movement.

Air pollution is "likely" to increase the risk of developing dementia, a UK government research group has said. The Committee on the Medical Effects

For more than 200 years, parents have dismissed childhood's mysterious aches and cramps as nothing more than growing pains. But a new study by the University

Whether or not wearing sunscreen prevents healthy vitamin D production will be examined in a major new study in Australia. The first ever large-scale trial

Children are the hidden victims of family violence, which places them at significant risk of mental health problems, an Australian study has found. The report

Brisbane's asthma and hayfever sufferers can expect to sneeze and cough more than their southern city counterparts. A study that tracked shifts in pollen

A better diet, more exercise and quitting smoking can do more to reduce the risk of stroke in Australians than surgery. Carotid artery stenosis occurs when

A "stark" worry gap has emerged since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with women twice as likely as men to be extremely worried about their lives, research