Medicine, Dentistry and Health
Health & Medicine
Research
The mystery of weak teeth in Australian kids just got a little clearer
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
Health & Medicine
Opinion
I had no family in Australia. A village helped me escape domestic violence
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
Health & Medicine
Opinion
Australia needs a national brain health strategy
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
Health & Medicine
Analysis
Penalty shootouts aren't a lottery. So why do football coaches keep saying they are?
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
Health & Medicine
Research
It's time to remove the barriers to mental health awareness for all young people
Australian adolescents from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds need support to recognise mental health problems earlier, reduce stigma and build confidence in helping their peers
Health & Medicine
Research
How an app is growing social connections for people with disability and carers
A new Australian platform – co-designed by people with disability and carers – is helping build connections through physical activity
Health & Medicine
Analysis
The German secret (and other tips) to keep your home healthy this winter
When we seal our homes to keep heat in, we also capture moisture and allergens, affecting the air we breathe. Here’s a few simple ways to fix it
Politics & Society
Research
What BMX teaches us about belonging (and not belonging)
Building community, confidence and resilience are integral for the psychosocial health of people with disability. And you can find them all in BMX
Politics & Society
Opinion
Don’t let AI give your eulogy
From wedding vows to retirement speeches, AI is increasingly ghost writing our most intimate moments, and our brains seem to sense something is wrong