What is eastern equine encephalitis? Two mosquito researchers explain what’s behind the latest outbreaks
Health authorities in the United States are issuing warnings and closing public parks due to a rare but potentially deadly...
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We’ve unlocked exotic new beer flavours using genetics
One of my favourite summer pastimes is enjoying a cold beer in a bar with friends after work. But not...
Drinking alcohol before conceiving a child could accelerate their aging – new research in mice
The conditions within a person’s home, family and community affect their ability to stay healthy. Scientists studying these social determinants...
WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, after rising cases in the...
Early prevention programs for children could help end the opioid crisis
Can a program for Grade 7 students help end the opioid crisis? The answer is yes, according to compelling research...
NZ already spends less on health than Australia or Canada – we need proper funding, not ‘crisis’ management
We are being told the health system is in crisis, “on the brink of failure” – spending beyond its budget,...
Donated eggs and masturbation are common in fertility treatments. But they may not be OK for Muslim patients
For those experiencing fertility issues, cost can be a major barrier to becoming a parent. Rebates and other public funding...
The government is under pressure to ban gambling ads. History shows half-measures don’t work
The federal government is due to respond to a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling. Last year the inquiry, led by...
Stigma around same-sex marriage affected Australians’ health. Here’s what happened in your electorate
Community-level opposition to marriage equality and the stress that came with it is still making some Australians in same-sex relationships...
Snug but unsafe: your heater may be harming your health. What are your safest choices?
We now have a dizzying array of heating technologies to consider, besides the fire that warmed our ancestors. Salespeople will...
