Health

Rear view of a grey-haired person clutching their head over a wooden table

Researchers uncover evidence in hospital data showing link between dementia and self-harm.

a young adult cancer patient wearing a headscarf sitting by the window

A simple tool shows promise for identifying cancer survivors struggling with concerns their cancer will return.

Three older women laughing in activewear at the park

Having good social connections is linked to better brain health and a longer life.

close-up of people communicating while sitting in circle

Alcohol and drug addiction impacts families as well as the people afflicted.

Fluorescent microscope image of malaria parasite Plasmodium forming flagella during sexual maturation

Our battle with malaria disease has lasted thousands of years. We need better vaccines or we risk losing, according to UNSW Sydney researchers.

two people hugging

Increasing treatment access and reducing undiagnosed infections is vital for combating HIV, UNSW researchers have shown.

pediatrician with stethoscope listening to a lungs in child with bronchitis and cough

Children with persistent or severe asthma symptoms need medicines to reduce airway inflammation. But a change last week means these medicines are harder to access.

a wicker basket full of large mushrooms

It’s mushroom season in many parts of Australia. Here’s what you need to know before you go foraging.

Two people hiking on a path in the forest

According to new research from UNSW Sydney, a dose of the outdoors may be what the doctor ordered.

hand placing corn kernels in neat rows

People can be reluctant to discuss symptoms with their doctor. When they do, their symptoms can be mistaken for other illnesses. Even when people are diagnosed, they don’t always get the right treatment.

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