AAP - 29-08-2022

Researchers have found a link between children and teenagers who take up a musical instrument and improved thinking skills in old age. People with more experience

AAP - 27-08-2022

School-aged children can test themselves for COVID-19 with almost as much accuracy as healthcare workers. All it takes is some simple instructions, according

AAP - 26-08-2022

People who sleep well are less likely to suffer strokes, a new study suggests. Researchers say suboptimal sleep is linked to a heightened risk of heart disease

AAP - 25-08-2022

CSIRO scientists have led a study to develop a machine learning tool that gives medical professionals early warning of a patient's deteriorating condition.

AAP - 25-08-2022

Unnecessary testing for levels of vitamin D is costing Australia's healthcare system about $87 million a year and contributing to the sector's carbon footprint, according

AAP - 24-08-2022

Australian children born via caesarean section have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease and are more likely to be overweight or obese, according to a new study.

AAP - 21-08-2022

Australians embracing the post-pandemic trend of working from home could be at increased risk of injury, experts say. Workers using the kitchen table, the sofa

AAP - 21-08-2022

The lives of countless young Australians could be saved by a world-first DNA screening study which can detect increased risk of some cancers and heart disease.

AAP - 19-08-2022

Australia's blistering heatwaves kill many more people than any other natural hazard, and more can be done to prepare for future events, new research says.

AAP - 17-08-2022

People forced to relocate after a bushfire are at a higher risk of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study has found. Researchers from the