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How has our health changed over the past 20 years?
Professor Chris Murray discusses the changing landscape of disease burdens around the world and predictions about the way the COVID-19 pandemic may evolve.
Endometriosis and depression: is there a genetic link?
Endometriosis is when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows elsewhere in the body – it can cause pain, especially pelvic pain, and infertility.
Fish oil supplements for heart health
A high proportion of people aged 45 and over in Australia are taking fish oil supplements.
Coronavirus trials exclude older people
A group of US researchers has uncovered some troubling findings about the design of trials into COVID-19 treatments and vaccines.
Could Nipah virus cause a new pandemic?
Just when you thought it was safe to go out, new research emerges into another virus from bats which has pandemic potential.
When should we tell people they have a risky gene?
There's an active debate among researchers about whether they are obliged to let participants know they have a genetic mutation which they could do something about.
Cow's milk allergy fears stop women breastfeeding
Around 15 per cent of parents think their baby has a cow's milk allergy, when the real rate is around one per cent. This can result in changing formula, mothers restricting their diet or even stopping breastfeeding altogether.
How has the coronavirus pandemic affected new mums and breastfeeding?
Having a new baby can be an exciting time, but it's also often one that's fraught with anxiety. It's no surprise that this is amplified during a pandemic.
Magic mushrooms and depression
A growing evidence base suggests that psychedelics may help relieve depression and anxiety.
Improving the bionic ear
A biomedical engineer has come up with a more streamlined way of testing new ideas for people with a cochlear implant.