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03
Jul
2020
Test confirms no trace of coronavirus in ACT sewage »
A comprehensive testing program has found no traces of SARS-CoV-2 in Canberra’s sewage system.
25
Jun
2020
$8 million to help immune system hunt down and beat cancer »
Dr Marian Burr will use her generous Snow Fellowship to help develop new treatments against deadly cancers.
24
Jun
2020
Aboriginal and Torres Strait smoking rates in decline »
Smoking rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have declined by almost 10 per cent in the last 15 years, according to a...
18
Jun
2020
Speaking out against racism in schools: new report »
"We need to ensure schools are free from racism and that all children have the opportunity to thrive without the burden of racism."
15
Jun
2020
A toolkit to aid scientists and people with MS work together »
A new toolkit developed by The Australian National University (ANU), with the funding support of an MS Research Australia Incubator Grant,...
11
Jun
2020
Virtual connections can combat loneliness »
Researchers say that even just one meaningful interaction, virtual or face-to-face, can have lasting mental health benefits.
10
Jun
2020
Alcohol consumption increases during COVID-19 crisis »
Australians are drinking alcohol more frequently during the COVID-19 pandemic than before, a new report from ANU shows.
03
Jun
2020
Translating COVID messages vital for Indigenous health »
COVID-19 has underlined the urgent need for a coordinated national framework of interpreters and translation services for Australia's ...
28
May
2020
Millennial mental health toll spikes during Covid »
“Young Australians aged 18 to 24 and those aged 25 to 34 are significantly worse off in terms of mental health than those who are older.”
21
May
2020
Calls to add ‘climate change’ to death certificates »
Heat-related deaths have been “substantially underreported” on Australia’s national records, according to ANU experts.
20
May
2020
Obesity linked to part of the brain damaged by Alzheimer’s »
Researchers have found a link between obesity and shrinkage in an area of the brain responsible for memory and learning - the hippocampus...
14
May
2020
Over half of world’s healthcare workers go to work when sick »
"This study shows too many people go to work when they are sick," said Professor Peter Collignon.
12
May
2020
Primary care key to protecting Australians from COVID-19 »
Australia's GP clinics, pharmacies and other primary care services are key to protecting our most vulnerable people against COVID-19,...
11
May
2020
Action needed to protect kids from COVID-19 racism spike »
“Racism must be seen as a core issue for child health, now more than ever,” said Associate Professor Naomi Priest.
08
May
2020
Community benefit key in securing funding partnership »
Mayi Kuwayu has received a major funding boost, with the Ian Potter Foundation injecting $590,000 into the study. That amount will be...
07
May
2020
Tiny devices promise improved cancer detection »
Scientists have made new miniature devices that could be developed into technology that helps identify and treat cancers early.
04
May
2020
COVID-19 quiz helps weed out fake news »
“The survey will help us grasp what gaps exist in public communications, as well as correct any misinformation.”
24
Apr
2020
Study to help stop the ‘racism pandemic’ »
“Coronavirus is enabling a prejudice pandemic. The racism it is enabling is also life threatening,” said Professor Michael Platow.
22
Apr
2020
Plan urgently needed to meet threats to human survival »
The 10 risks to human survival and how we can navigate them are outlined in a new report.
14
Apr
2020
Exercise can help stop liver cancer, new research shows »
Professor Geoff Farrell says the research could benefit patients immediately.
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