Public Health
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
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.
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
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
Australian cities failing on walkability
International study shows Australian cities designed around cars not walking, hampering bid to boost physical activity, says University of Melbourne researcher
How fear-appeal advertising works
Research shows that fear appeals in advertising can be effective in changing behaviour, but they need to be done well, says University of Melbourne expert
No butts about stopping tobacco damaging the environment
Another victim of the tobacco industry is the environment – we need to make the industry accountable for the damage, says University of Melbourne expert
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
Bringing clinical trials to regional patients
A project including the University of Melbourne aims to give people in rural and regional areas equitable access to clinical trials and better health outcomes
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