Plant microbiome discovery
International experts have described for the first time how healthy plants appear to carry bacteria in their cells, opening a new avenue of research to improve […]
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Decoding the effect of weight on breast cancer
Medical researchers at Flinders University have established a new link between high body mass index (BMI) and breast cancer survival rates – with clinical data revealing […]
Raising the bar on country dementia care
Rising levels of dementia is putting pressure on residential aged care facilities, including in rural and regional centres where nursing homes and staff are already under […]
Improving treatment of sleep disorders in primary care
Poor sleep is linked with negative physical and mental health outcomes, as well as reduced productivity which is costing Australia $66 billion in lost economic activity […]
Rural hospitals match city cancer surgery outcomes
The importance of having rural hospitals with the capability to perform colorectal cancer surgery has been reinforced by a new report showing that the short-term and […]
Bushfire volunteers need more support after answering the call
Volunteers who endured the unprecedented intensity and severity of the 2019/20 bushfires – working on trucks, coordinating supports, looking after others and rebuilding – are still […]
Skeletons reveal coevolution of humans and pathogens
A new skeleton study is reconstructing ancient pandemics to assess human’s evolutionary ability to fight off leprosy, tuberculosis and treponematoses with help from declining rates of […]
Why young refugees face challenges
New research has revealed the obstacles young African migrants face when adapting to life in Australia – with significant barriers leading to high rates of alcohol […]
Stings beat snake bite in injury league
More than 3,500 Australians were hospitalised due to contact with a venomous animal or plant in 2017–18, according to a new report from the Australian Institute […]