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  1. 4 April 2023 - Health & Wellbeing

    Using the right test for the right person to detect bowel cancer

    A new online tool, developed by the University of Melbourne, uses personalised risk to detect bowel cancers earlier and with greater precision.

  2. 23 March 2023 - Health & Wellbeing

    Ending the global tuberculosis epidemic

    Tuberculosis or TB occurs around the world and is a major public health challenge that we can end through concerted action, says University of Melbourne expert.

  3. 7 March 2023 - Health & Wellbeing

    We can eliminate cervical cancer

    On International Women's Day, University of Melbourne experts say more equitable access to screening is needed for Australia to eliminate cervical cancer

  4. 2 November 2022 - Science Matters

    Our health is compromised by our global fossil fuel addiction

    Climate change is affecting our health; University of Melbourne experts say moving to net-zero emissions could be the greatest health opportunity this century.

  5. 10 August 2022 - Science Matters

    Using mathematics to treat malaria

    Mathematics can track parasite resistance to antimalarial drugs so agencies can target the right drug to where it's needed, says University of Melbourne expert

  6. 14 July 2022 - Health & Wellbeing

    It’s time to drop COVID-19 vaccine mandates

    Vaccine mandates helped save lives but COVID-19 variants means they can't now be justified and are hurting the health system says University of Melbourne expert

  7. 9 May 2022 - Health & Wellbeing

    Improving the care and wellbeing of cancer survivors

    As cancer detection and treatment improves, our healthcare system needs to provide more holistic care for life after cancer, say University of Melbourne experts

  8. 9 March 2022 - Health & Wellbeing

    Our love of sport is now a gateway to gambling

    New multi-million dollar fine on a betting company should spur us to finally disentangle gambling from our beloved sports, argue University of Melbourne experts

  9. 18 November 2021 - Health & Wellbeing

    Indian and Australian health workers reach out on COVID-19

    Training for health workers in India is supporting patients and families and broadening understanding of palliative care, says University of Melbourne expert.

  10. 17 November 2021 - Health & Wellbeing

    The tech boosting world-class antimicrobial research

    Australian collaboration at the University of Melbourne has been pioneering software solutions and research for antimicrobial stewardship for nearly two decades