More and more studies show that men face risks of cancer from BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations that are most often associated with breast and ovarian cancers in women ..read more

Last week, a drone delivery company called Wing (owned by Google's parent company, Alphabet) started operating in Melbourne. Some 250,000 residents in parts of the city's eastern suburbs can now order food from cafes and restaurants via the DoorDash app and have it brought to them in minutes by a small aircraft ..read more

In the next 40 years in Australia, it's predicted the number of Australians aged 65 and over will more than double, while the number of people aged 85 and over will more than triple ..read more

Vaccinations have provided significant protection for the public against infectious diseases. However, there was a modest decrease in support in 2023 nationwide for vaccine requirements for children to attend public schools ..read more

A new study of more than 175,000 people in 25 countries revealed that individuals in low- and middle-income countries face greater challenges with daily activities and are less likely to use assistive devices compared to those in high-income countries. These findings raise concerns about the global burden of disability, particularly in low-income countries ..read more

Migraine is many things, but one thing it's not is "just a headache ..read more

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a severe neurological disease for which there is presently no cure, although current therapies can alleviate symptoms. In the search for better treatment options, scientists at DZNE and the Dresden University of Technology are now drawing attention to previously unnoticed abnormalities in embryonic development. They base their argument on studies of so-called organoids: laboratory-grown tissue cultures that can reconstruct disease processes ..read more

Autistic people often experience difficulties with social communication. It's so common, in fact, that it's one of the central criteria for an autism diagnosis ..read more

Just being near blue spaces (the sea, rivers and lakes) can make us feel more relaxed because water triggers our parasympathetic nervous system, helping our body rest and digest. This calming effect, which slows our heart rate and lowers blood pressure, explains why so many people find joy and solace in water-related activities ..read more

In South Africa, little research has been done on depression and anxiety among younger adolescents, those between the ages of 10 and 14. Existing studies have primarily targeted older adolescents and those living with HIV ..read more