Twitter, often discounted for its brevity and superficiality, is offering people with traumatic brain injuries powerful new ways to communicate, connect and enjoy everyday life. It's all part of a technological shift that's ...
Aug 30, 2018
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Radiotherapy is an important form of treatment for cancer patients but, currently, treatment is largely "one size fits all." However, a new study points to the potential for treatment to become more tailored to the tumour.
Aug 8, 2018
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While most Australians have a regular GP and a usual general practice clinic, more than a quarter visit multiple practices, potentially risking their health if important medical information is not passed on, according to ...
May 15, 2018
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They've been hailed as the danger-free alternative to nicotine-based cigarettes. But are electronic cigarettes really safer? The short answer: no.
Apr 3, 2018
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One the most comprehensive pieces of research into the impact of displaying calories on menus reveals it not only influences consumers to make lower calorie choices but also encourages retailers to provide lower calorie options.
Nov 3, 2017
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Scientists investigating the underlying mechanism causing cell death and damage have confirmed links between maternal smoking and cerebral palsy, the most common physical disability in childhood.
Oct 6, 2017
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Maternal smoking during pregnancy contributes to various long-term health problems in offspring, especially respiratory disorders.
Aug 7, 2017
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Older people in co-housing could lead independent and socially fulfilling lives in their communities at an affordable cost, new research has found.
Jun 23, 2017
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Parents are interested in star ratings indicating the nutritional value of cereals but it's the colour in the breakfast bowl that has final sway, a study by researchers at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has found.
May 22, 2017
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The Australian government's proposed random drug test trial for welfare recipients is not so random.
May 15, 2017
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