Health and Medicine
Wellness through research and revolutionary patient care
Health and Medicine
Wellness through research and revolutionary patient care
'His fight is our fight': MND researches pay tribute to Daniher
The legendary AFL footballer and coach will be remembered for his untiring efforts to raise awareness and bring together a national effort to beat MND.
Four out of five cigarettes smoked in Australia are illegal. What’s in them?
An estimated 80 per cent of the cigarettes smoked in Australia last year were illegal, according to new wastewater data from the Bureau of Statistics. We asked respiratory experts what could be in them.
Depression, anxiety can occur in just 14 days without daily habits
New research from Macquarie University has found removing everyday positive mental health behaviours for just two weeks can rapidly trigger symptoms of depression and anxiety in otherwise healthy adults.
Psychologist shortfall to hit 96% by 2038 as sector urges government action
Psychologists have sounded the alarm over “once in a generation” training reforms the government says will plug the gaps in Australia’s crippled mental health workforce.
Macquarie research tackles minerals, cane toads, fisheries and more in ARC boost
Macquarie University researchers have secured more than $3.1 million in ARC Linkage Projects funding to work with industry, government and community partners on groundbreaking studies.
'It’s helped create this awesome daughter of mine': Mental Health Fun Run returns to Macquarie University
Macquarie University’s parkrun will turn into a campus-wide celebration on Saturday 23 May, with staff, students and the community invited to run or walk in fancy dress to raise $50,000 for mental health research.
Beyond discovery: Garry Myers’ move to Macquarie University to advance RNA research
Garry Myers, Macquarie University's new Lead for the Vaccine & RNA Design Centre, talks about his goals for the future of RNA vaccine research and delivery.
Macquarie University hosts landmark RNA research and manufacturing facility
Macquarie University has officially opened a $96 million RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility.
Junk food ads are thriving in games, exposing a gap in Australia’s laws
New research reveals Australian children are being exposed to widespread junk food marketing through online gaming platforms such as Roblox.
Do you taste words or hear colours? Here’s the neuroscience behind synaesthesia
Have you ever tasted a word, or seen colours while listening to music? If you have, you may be among the small percentage of people who have a fascinating trait known as synaesthesia.
Sugary drink purchases could be cut by up to 30% with simple policy changes
New research from Macquarie University has used strong evidence from Mongolia to show how a combination of higher prices, graphic health warnings and less prominent supermarket placement can work to reduce the consumption of unhealthy sugary drinks by consumers.
'Deadliest cancer': Mel Schilling tragedy sparks urgent wave of bowel cancer screenings
The death of Married At First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling has triggered a surge in public health awareness, as clinicians report an immediate increase in younger patients seeking bowel cancer tests.