New research from the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney has uncovered a new biological pathway that may help explain why people with type 2 diabetes are more prone to developing ...

Routine AI assistance may lead to loss of skills in health professionals who perform colonoscopies, study suggests An observational study of over 1,400 colonoscopies found the rate at which ...

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have identified 21 new PFAS chemicals in Sydney’s tap water, bringing the known total to 31 types. While official health guidance says there is currently limited evidence ...

A first-ever study has found most NZ parents who conceived their child through a sperm, egg, or embryo donor have disclosed that information to their child at an early age. Of the 374 anonymous survey ...

AI could one day help doctors distinguish between laryngeal cancer and benign lesions on the voice box, at least in men, according to international researchers. In a proof-of-concept study, US ...

Photo by Angiola Harry on Unsplash Small studies have suggested medical abortion pill mifepristone could help reduce the risk of breast cancer among particularly vulnerable women but stigma around the ...

Around the world, kangaroos and wallabies are well-recognised symbols of Australia but a new discovery highlights the deeply linked environmental identities of Australia and New Guinea. Australian ...

A University of the Sunshine Coast-led study has uncovered evidence that sex reversal is more common in wild birds than previously thought – with potential implications for threatened species. In a ...

Media release From: Canadian Medical Association Five things to know about cannabis and psychosis Cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of psychosis, and authors hope to raise awareness ...

Newly prescribed meds for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been linked with significantly reduced risks of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, traffic accidents and ...

Cognitive psychologists at UNSW Sydney are investigating why adults stick with choices that may not be in their best interests. Have you ever met someone at a party who seemed a bit unfriendly, and ...

US scientists say sticking to a Mediterranean-style diet may help slow down cognitive decline. They measured hippocampal sclerosis (HS) - a severe decline in brain cells and processes in particular ...