29 Oct 2018
Men are less likely than women to survive some cancers, study shows
Men with particular cancers generally fare worse than women with the same cancers, new Australian research has found.
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22 Oct 2018
Landmark study sheds light on how our brains age
Two studies from a landmark 20-year Melbourne research project have shed more light on how the brain ages and what can affect the process.
15 Oct 2018
Some heartburn treatments depress body iron levels, study finds
New research has found an association between some popular heartburn treatments and iron deficiency.
11 Oct 2018
UK Biobank: Largest human genetic study is launched
Three Australian scientists have contributed to the world’s largest genetic study on humans, providing a first-of-its kind resource for health researchers across the globe to further medical research and drug development and potentially provide more efficient and personalised treatments of diseases.
11 Oct 2018
Academics recognised for their impact on the health and wellbeing of Australians
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has elected 37 new Fellows in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the health and medical community in Australia.
11 Oct 2018
Sports carnival to help keep an eye on good health
Eye health will be a focus at the 2018 VACSAL Senior Aboriginal Football & Netball Carnival in Ballarat, a three-day event celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and pride.
3 Oct 2018
Better food labels could reduce food allergy related anaphylaxis
Researchers want food labelling regulations tightened after their study found that some people with allergies had anaphylactic reactions to packaged foods.
2 Oct 2018
Thermal imaging improves diabetes related foot ulcer assessment
Thermal imaging can better predict a diabetes related foot ulcer’s size and the healing trajectory than conventional methods, Melbourne-led research has found.
1 Oct 2018
Melbourne joins forces with Jülich Research Centre
The University of Melbourne and Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH (Jülich Research Centre) in Germany have formed an international research training group which provides a cohort of graduate researchers with the opportunity to undertake a joint PhD project at Melbourne and at Jülich.
19 Sep 2018
Anti-cancer drugs may hold key to overcoming antimalarial drug resistance
Scientists have found a way to boost the efficacy of the world’s most powerful antimalarial drug with the help of chemotherapy medicines, according to new research published in the journal Nature Communications.
19 Sep 2018
Snake season no cause for alarm if you’re prepared
As the weather warms up so do Australia’s snakes, but experts say there is no cause for alarm if you know what to do.
15 Sep 2018
Baldness caused by alopecia could soon be treatable
Baldness caused by alopecia areata could soon be treated safely and effectively, after an international University of Melbourne-led trial found two new drugs to be safe and effective.
5 Sep 2018
Eighteen Under 18: Kids report on the hot-button issues in their lives, all the way to the UN
What happens when children and teenagers lead research into the hot-button issues that affect their health, wellbeing and rights?
3 Sep 2018
New immunotherapy cancer centre a game changer for Victorian cancer patients
A new collaborative Centre for Cancer Immunotherapy will mean more Victorian cancer patients will be able to take part in potentially life-saving immunotherapy-based clinical trials and treatments.
29 Aug 2018
We need to get better at talking about palliative care
Caregivers would like more information about palliative care and a willingness from health professionals to discuss what to expect as illness progresses, according to new research.
27 Aug 2018
MS researchers find new ways to regenerate the brain’s insulation
University of Melbourne researchers have found a way to rebuild damaged nerve coverings that cause Multiple Sclerosis.
22 Aug 2018
New ethical framework released for global health research
The author of a new ethical framework for global health research aims to support researchers and their partners to better engage disadvantaged and marginalised communities when setting research priorities.
22 Aug 2018
Newly identified drug target in rheumatoid arthritis paves the way for the development of new therapies
University of Melbourne researchers have identified a protein involved in rheumatoid arthritis-induced inflammation that could lead to new drug treatments for people who do not respond to current therapies.
15 Aug 2018
Research reveals that what we see is not always what we get
Researchers are helping to explain why some people anticipate and react to fast-moving objects much quicker than others.
10 Aug 2018
Mental health of teens with disability significantly harmed by peer bullying
Compared to those without a disability, adolescents with a disability have much poorer health and wellbeing, new research has found. They also experience bullying at a higher level than their peers.