Medicine, Dentistry and Health

We've never known exactly which grass pollens trigger hay fever or thunderstorm asthma in Melbourne's spring. Now DNA is revealing which grasses are to blame

For decades, Melbourne's universities and research institutes have turned curious questions into discoveries that improve lives. The city's future lies in fostering innovation, collaboration and education

Sexual assault against older women happens at the hands of partners or carers, but Australian media barely reports it. Left invisible, these women may not recognise their own experience as abuse

New research finds the high death rate among justice-involved young people is preventable if we recognise youth justice is public health issue, not just a criminal justice one

Australian universities are required to implement evidence-based prevention programs for sexual violence, but the available evidence is often US-centric, non-inclusive and siloed

Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) can weaken children's teeth, leaving them painful and prone to decay. A new study has narrowed down the hunt for a solution

As an immigrant in Australia, I had no family nearby when I found myself in an abusive marriage. Instead, colleagues, neighbours, friends and even my real estate agent helped me escape

Neurological disorders are now the leading cause of disability worldwide, but Australia has no coordinated national strategy to protect the health of our most vital organ

Every World Cup, coaches are quick to call penalty shootouts a lottery. A neuroscientist who has worked with elite coaches explains why they say it and how teams actually prepare