Health & medicine

07 May 2024

Australian researchers make strides in understanding little-known 'cousin of MS'

A lot remains unknown about the autoimmune condition MOGAD, with consensus on diagnostic criteria only published last year. An Australian research collaboration is looking to change that.

03 May 2024

To tackle gendered violence, we need to look at drugs, trauma and mental health

We must look at the roots of gendered violence, including the experiences and behaviours of perpetrators, write Dr Siobhan O'Dean, Dr Lucinda Grummitt and Dr Steph Kershaw from the Matilda Centre.

03 May 2024

To boost quality of life while aging, stay active or get active by 55

A new study has shown a link between regular exercise during mid-age and physical health later on, even when the exercise routine was not started until the mid-50s.

02 May 2024

How corporations harm your health through everyday products - a history

We think we control our health but corporations selling forever chemicals, fossil fuels and ultra-processed foods have a much greater role, writes Dr Nick Chartres, senior research fellow at the University of Sydney with co-author Professor Lisa Bero from University of Colorado.

02 May 2024

Nanotech opens door to future of insulin medication

Research led by the University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District has developed a new type of oral insulin based on nanotechnology. In the future, it could offer the 75 million people worldwide who use insulin for diabetes a more effective and needle-free alternative.

01 May 2024

Tsetse fly protein provides anti-clotting agent with its own on-off switch

A completely novel way to develop 'surpamolecules' for drug discovery could have application in immunotherapy as well as this breakthrough design for an anticoagulant with on-demand reversibility.

29 April 2024

Do our genes play a role in depression?

Dr Jacob Crouse and Professor Ian Hickie write in The Conversation the surprising results they uncovered when they looked at genetic clues to depression in more than 14,000 people.

22 April 2024

Medical drone project receives $3.6 million to close health gap in rural and remote Australia

A hydrogen-fuelled, emissions free medical drone is being developed by the University of Sydney in partnership with ASAC Consultancy.

18 April 2024

New therapy shows promise for a rare childhood dementia

New RNA-targeted therapy can halt the progression of a specific type of childhood dementia in mice and holds potential to reverse some of the detrimental effects of this rare disease.

17 April 2024

Research explores how a father's diet could shape the health of his offspring

A mice study suggests a father's diet may shape the anxiety of his sons and the metabolic health of his daughters before they are even conceived.