Health & Medicine
What you need to know about new treatments for children with peanut allergies
Three in 100 Aussie kids have a peanut allergy. New University of Melbourne research is investigating the benefits of new treatments and their value for money.
Could your GP prescribe a Parkrun instead of a pill?
‘Social prescribing’ helps medical professionals connect patients to non-medical services that can benefit their health, says University of Melbourne expert
Is menopause bad for your mental health?
A new study finds no evidence of a uniform link between menopause and poor mental health, says University of Melbourne expert on International Women's Day.
People with experience of mental health conditions should be paid to help others
People with lived experience of mental health conditions should be employed to help turbocharge system-wide reform says University of Melbourne expert.
A hearing aid could extend your brain function by years
New University of Melbourne research shows hearing aids can stabilise cognitive function for at least three years for older adults with hearing loss
A new monitoring tool is making vaccine rollouts safer
University of Melbourne researchers are utilising large datasets to investigate rare vaccine side effects and respond to community concerns faster.
We aren’t all equal when it comes to climate vulnerability
A new index from the University of Melbourne measures social vulnerability against the health burden of climate change in Australia and shows vast inequalities.
Dental care and healthcare are the same thing
Victoria needs a greater focus on prevention and improved access to government-funded dental services, say University of Melbourne experts in a new book
Three things schoolkids need to succeed
School children should be equipped with the tools they need to succeed, and early intervention can make all the difference, say University of Melbourne experts