Health

A person clutches their back as a doctor points to a model of a spine

Fifteen projects have received funding from the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund.

Lord Glendonbrook (third from left) with colleagues and Kirby Institute researchers outside the Glendonbrook laboratories

The major gift will support prevention research for one of Australia’s most neglected cancers.

father with a baby at home sleeping

Catch-up vaccinations are free. These hints and tips will help you get started.

Patient dispensing tablets of medication into hand

For the first time, we have the tools to greatly reduce kidney disease. How can we make sure they get to those who need them?

woman holding her stomach

There’s a close link between gut health and food allergies, UNSW food and health expert says. 

person taking selfie on rocks close to waterfall

People have died taking selfies at cliffs, waterfalls and natural pools. We need to try a different approach to reducing the risk.

gloved hand holding vial of covid-19 vaccine

The analysis provides crucial information on the effectiveness of updated COVID-19 boosters.

A young man grimaces and holds his back while sitting at a desk

Cognitive Functional Therapy treats chronic back pain as part of a person’s entire pain experience, but more research is needed to assess its effectiveness.

a person carrying a box of alcoholic drinks

A survey of Australian adults who use popular alcohol delivery sites found one in five utilised a service to continue a home drinking session.

Young pregnant woman holding her belly

A large-scale international study shows decrease in preterm births limited to high-income countries, including Australia.

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