A new class of cancer drug, which targets the most commonly mutated gene in human cancers, has shown promise in an early-stage trial with 20% response rate in patients with advanced solid cancers. The ...

An international task force, which includes Australians, has outlined the circumstances in which it may be clinically indicated to take people off certain drugs used to treat mental illness. They say ...

The protection against cervical cancer provided by human papillomavirus vaccination shows no sign of waning after as much as 18 years, according to a Swedish study of HPV vaccines and cervical cancer ...

A review led by Adelaide University researchers has found there's a lack of clear guidelines around the early testing of AI tools in health clinics, during a process known as silent trials. The global ...

Understanding the ideal surface geometry for coral settlement and early growth was the shared goal of a new research project that is already achieving success. Just like a human newborn, coral larvae ...

Extreme heat can have a devastating effect on seagrass, however new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) could shape how these vitally important marine ecosystems are managed and restored.

*BRIEFING RECORDING AVAILABLE* An annual survey of young Australians aged 15-29, called the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll (SDRR) survey, has revealed the gaps in what young Australians know about their ...

Brazilian researchers who have pooled together past research on the topic say that, despite larger muscle mass, transgender women have comparable physical fitness levels to those of cisgender women.

Researchers asked 130 healthcare providers in the Waikato region for their thoughts on how well patients with long-term health conditions are able to access welfare support when they present at the ...

Aussie and US researchers suggest that exercising might be as good as, or better than medication or therapies for dealing with symptoms of anxiety and depression. The team reviewed past research ...

Young sea lions may learn to forage by going on hunting trips with their mothers, according to Australian researchers. The scientists say some marine mammals are known to directly teach each other ...

Bushfire smoke may be impacting the mental health of kids, with Australian-led research showing that emergency department visits for child mental health increased in the six days after exposure. The ...