Many of us feel drowsy during the day, but what causes it, and what can we do about it when it becomes a problem? Sleep researcher Dr Julia Chapman says there are multiple causes of daytime sleepiness.
A drug trial underway at Macquarie University is taking advantage of an early warning sign of Parkinson’s in the hope of stopping the disease before it causes permanent damage to patients’ brains.
OPINION: The Federal Government has announced raising the minimum age for social media to 16 over mental health concerns, but researchers are also worried about potential loss of brain function. Professor Mark Williams says there may be a link between excessive screen use and younger-onset dementia.
A three-year research project on breast implant complications is continuing to build on the body of knowledge on breast implant illness, with the latest data showing ongoing physical and psychological benefits after removing the implants, Professor Anand Deva says.
A new Macquarie University study suggests that instead of relying on the ‘bible’ of mental health diagnosis, we need a data-driven approach based on the ways symptoms naturally co-occur, and researchers say this approach could have major implications for future treatment options.
A world-first clinical trial is combining a commonly used antibiotic and a cough medicine to fight some of the processes that cause a common form of dementia.
As summer approaches, so does the possibility of severe bushfires, cyclones and floods. Mindspot Director Professor Nick Titov shares some tips on how to protect your mental health alongside your physical safety if you find yourself in an emergency situation.
Dr Danielle Einstein explains why Australia needs nationwide legislation to force social media companies to take responsibility for their part in driving hostile behaviour and teen anxiety.
With news that Victoria has a list of words deemed ‘unparliamentary’, linguist Annabelle Lukin explains the rules governing what all Australian politicians can and can't say about their fellow MPs while the parliament is sitting.
Kidney and bladder cancer patients at Macquarie University Hospital are among the first in the world to receive cutting-edge personalised vaccines to prevent the recurrence of their tumours.