An online course developed by Macquarie University psychologists that has been proven to help even people with long-term insomnia and other health conditions is now available free Australia-wide.
A revolutionary genetic therapy is bringing rare hope to people who carry a killer gene, leading neurologists to look forward to a future where motor neuron disease (MND) can be prevented.
If the thought of speaking in public sets off a flutter of butterflies in your stomach, don’t panic, new research has revealed science-backed strategies that can reduce your anxiety.
Earth Day on April 22 has a global goal of tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 while phasing out fossil fuels. Here Macquarie University researchers explain how their work contributes to a sustainable energy future and suggest practical tips to help reduce your daily environmental footprint.
Trillions of microbes live in our digestive systems, impacting everything from our immune response to our brain health. Microbiologist Dr Hasinika Gamage explains how you can get better acquainted with your gut microbiome.
Falling asleep might look simple, but in fact it’s an elaborate interplay of hormones, circadian rhythms and light cues. Now, as sleep researcher Dr Aurore Perrault explains, studies are showing another big influence on the quality of your slumber is whether you’re a man or a woman.
Five years on from the start of the pandemic, with its worldwide lockdowns and border closures, data has revealed a new way of tracking waves of COVID-19, and suggests one staple of pandemic life is still very much needed.
A new clinical trial is testing whether a molecular therapy already in use to treat eye disease could help patients with frozen shoulder, a debilitating condition that mostly affects active women aged 40 to 60.
Advances in lymphoedema research have resulted in significant improvements in managing the condition, but some of the old myths persist. Professor John Boyages AM and Associate Professor Louise Koelmeyer explain the latest evidence-based advice.
Social stigma and misconceptions are roadblocks to people with hearing loss receiving help that could improve their quality of life. To mark World Hearing Day, Professor Bamini Gopinath explains what we can do to change our thinking.
A new map has begun to build a picture of motor neuron disease (MND) in NSW, with the team at Australia’s first MND surveillance centre aiming to collect patient data to pinpoint the causes of the deadly neurodegenerative disease.
A new study by Macquarie University health science researchers has identified a way of showing which runners are at risk of injury from high impact landings, and they hope now to use it to drive the next generation of wearable devices.