PHOTO: Robina Weermeijer/Unsplash An analysis of almost 20 years of data from six countries, including New Zealand, has revealed a persistent increased risk of cardiovascular disease in the aftermath ...

Media release From: Flinders University Trigger warnings may not help students feel more supported, but safe space messages do. A new study found that being told they were in a ‘safe space’ made ...

Media release From: Curtin University ‘Life-changing’ genetic link offers hope for millions who stutter A global study has identified the DNA markers for stuttering, providing a genetic link that will ...

The origin of potatoes has been a long running mystery, but now international scientists say DNA suggests spuds evolved from tomatoes around nine million years ago in South America. The team says ...

How can we support brain health as we age? A structured, high-intensity lifestyle intervention for older adults may have greater brain benefits than self-guided, lower intensity intervent ...

In a world-first trial, simple technology that harnesses ultraviolet light to ‘zap’ airborne viruses significantly lowered the number of respiratory infections in aged care facilities, paving the way ...

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In news that won't come as a surprise to workers, a four-day workweek improves employee wellbeing and job satisfaction, according to a trial across hundreds of companies including in Australia and New ...

The Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt is currently in South Australia visiting the sites impacted by SA's algal bloom. The bloom has been impacting the SA coast since March and there are now ...

People who don't get the flu shot are being protected by those who do Members of a community that take the seasonal influenza vaccine are likely lowering overall flu transmission and reducing the risk ...

EXPERT REACTION: Landmark Australian Climate Case ruling The Federal Court in Cairns has ruled on a landmark climate change case, finding the two Torres Strait Islanders who filed a lawsuit against ...

Global vaccine stockpiles prevented more than 5.8 million cases A new study from the Burnet Institute revealed the critical role of global vaccine stockpiles in preventing the spread of deadly ...