A class of micro-organisms generally neglected by research could provide new ways to fight bacteria as antibiotic resistance grows, according to international research. Archaea are one of the three ...

Newly prescribed meds for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been linked with significantly reduced risks of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, traffic accidents and ...

Weekend habits linked to new sleep disorder trend: ‘Social Apnea’ Late nights, alcohol, and smoking on weekends may be doing more than disrupting your Monday mornings, they could be trigge ...

A University of the Sunshine Coast-led study has uncovered evidence that sex reversal is more common in wild birds than previously thought – with potential implications for threatened species. In a ...

Mental health services must urgently increase investment in lifestyle interventions to improve care and help close the 15-year life expectancy gap faced by people with mental illness, a new Lancet ...

Routine AI assistance may lead to loss of skills in health professionals who perform colonoscopies, study suggests An observational study of over 1,400 colonoscopies found the rate at which ...

If you can't sleep, it might be because of your gut bugs Specific types of bacteria in the gut have been linked with insomnia, and there is some evidence that they might play a role in ca ...

Patients with a gene mutation face a 21-fold increased risk of dilated cardiomyopathy - a leading cause of heart failure. But healthy habits could delay or even prevent onset, a global study led by ...

Two large studies have confirmed links between the group of diabetes and weight loss drugs that includes Ozempic, and eye conditions. One study, using data from more than 1.5 million people, found ...

Media release From: Springer Nature Heat extremes linked to major declines in tropical bird populations Heat extremes attributable to climate change have led to a 25–38% average reduction in monitored ...

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have identified 21 new PFAS chemicals in Sydney’s tap water, bringing the known total to 31 types. While official health guidance says there is currently limited evidence ...

Short term rentals, such as those offered on online platforms like Airbnb, have become a popular alternative to traditional hotels, providing travellers with more affordable, unique and localised ...