Unconscious brain is highly receptive to the world
New research has found that the human brain continues to absorb complex information even when we are unconscious.
The Baylor College of Medicine says the brain can
Read more2 July 2026Health
No such thing as a “safe” time to be in the sun
New research has challenged beliefs about “safe” times to be in the sun, with the total dose found to be more important.
A landmark QIMR Berghofer study has shown
Read more1 July 2026
Belly fat linked to faster aging process
High levels of fat stored around the abdomen has been linked to faster aging in middle-aged adults.
University of Western Australia researchers found that visceral fat
Read more30 June 2026
‘Hearing glasses’ registered for the Australian market
Glasses designed to help people with moderate hearing loss are now available in Australia.
Nuance Audio said the glasses had been registered with the Therapeutic Goods
Read more24 June 2026
Long-life families linked to mutant inflammation killer
Families with a history of long life have been found to have a mutation that appears to temper body inflammation.
A European Society of Human Genetics study, reported
Read more23 June 2026
Bird flu risk is low but mutations could change that
By Raina MacIntyre and Pan Zhang
Australia was the only continent free of H5N1 bird flu, until last week when a brown skua was found in Cape Le Grand National Park in
Read more23 June 2026
Hospitals swamped with patients who need aged care
Hundreds of beds are being taken up in Queensland’s hospitals by older patients who should ideally be in aged care, according to one of the state’s most senior
Read more18 June 2026
New health program to support Brisbane’s ‘dawn economy’
Brisbane residents will have access to new, free health and fitness programs as part of efforts to capitalise on its early-morning economy.
Locals will also be consulted
Read more15 June 2026
The implications of the landmark forever chemicals case
By Cameron Holley and Carley Bartlett
The Australian government has launched its largest-ever lawsuit, suing American chemical giant 3M and its local subsidiary.
The
Read more11 June 2026
Respiratory virus strikes 50,000 so far in 2026
More than 50,000 Australians have been officially diagnosed with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) so far this year.
Known cases of RSV, at 52,383, are more common than
Read more8 June 2026