Jane Gardner

Watch out for bees and snakes – of all Australia’s venomous nasties they pose the biggest threat. And your home is the danger zone

These little bumps are much more than an evolutionary hangover - they could help stop cancer, treat burns and even cure baldness

A device smaller than a paperclip could one day help paralysed people move their limbs

Landmark 20-year study shows regular physical activity is the No.1 protector against cognitive decline

Chronic illnesses now outrank infectious diseases in the developing world. University of Melbourne researchers are working in India to fight them.

Adolescents and young adults are usually left to last in the health care queue, but research shows we can no longer ignore them

A new study aims to slow down Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear

Review of 40 clinical trials shows the positive effects of using them in tandem

New advances in medicine and engineering are letting surgeons print arteries in 3D to personalise treatment for heart disease