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33 percent jump in children unable to access vaccines

Vaccination saves around 4 million lives around the world each year, but that remains well short of global targets. The World Health Organisation (WHO) stated nearly 4.2

20-year study shows greener cities save lives

Increasing urban vegetation can reduce heat-related deaths by a third, with a longitudinal study finding more than a million lives could have been saved around the world

Time to wake up to $75 billion sleep problem

The annual economic impact of sleep-related health issues in Australia is growing, soaring past $75 billion. A new report, led by Flinders University, revealed that

Call to amend social work approach in communities

Social workers are being urged to change their practices when working in First Nations communities. A University of South Australia (UniSA) study found current

Smart bandage speeds up healing process

A smart bandage, which monitors the healing of a wound, has been successfully trialled on people. Caltech professor Wei Geo said the goal was to create a “lab on

Aussies see improvement in quality of life

The quality of life of Australians has improved for the first time in three years, according to a national health survey. The 2025 Bupa Pulse Check has revealed mental

The eyes have it for brain research

The eyes may be the window to our souls, but they are also providing scientists with insights to workings of our brains. A new study, led by the University of Zurich,

Victoria home to world’s largest care research centre

Sixty of Australia’s largest care service providers will collaborate through a world-leading new research centre in Victoria. The Care Economy Cooperative Research

No major party pledges to end gender-based violence

By Kate Fitz-Gibbon and Hayley Boxall In the past week, at least seven women have been killed in Australia, allegedly by men. These deaths have occurred in different

Art shown to promote wellbeing and bring meaning to life

Researchers have called for art pieces to be integrated into mental health strategies, following research that found viewing works, in any setting, boosted

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