FLiRT variants sneak in as winter approaches
As Australia heads into winter, a new wave of COVID-causing sub-variants, dubbed FLiRT, has emerged. These variants, known as KP.1 and KP.2, are proving...
Wearables could revolutionise health monitoring: Dr Ben Singh
Wearable technology like Fitbit, Apple Watch, and Oura ring has seen a surge in popularity among those keen on monitoring their fitness. But these...
NSW company invests $140,000 to enhance trucker safety
A New South Wales civil infrastructure and utilities constructer has implemented close to $140,000 worth of safety initiatives via an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) in...
Monash University researchers develop AI tool for drug discovery
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, PSICHIC, developed by researchers at Monash University, is set to transform the landscape of drug discovery by making...
Fibre’s baby boost: How a mum’s diet shapes heart health
Monash University researchers have discovered that a high-fibre diet during pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in offspring. This research,...
Monash and Baker institutes unveil new hypertension therapy
A groundbreaking study led by researchers from Monash University and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute has presented compelling evidence on the therapeutic potential...
New scholarships aim to amplify diversity in Australian STEM fields
Australia's commitment to diversifying its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce takes a solid step forward with the third installment of the Elevate...
The CBD benefits Australians are missing out on
While countries like the United States are experiencing a CBD boom, we in Australia find ourselves in a unique position.
Despite recent changes in legislation,...
Close ties: How social connections can lower heart disease risk
Monash University-led research has highlighted key social factors that could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) for men and women. Utilising artificial intelligence...
Time is brain: Call for quicker MS diagnoses in Australia
A new report underscores the critical need for faster multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnoses in Australia. Released on World MS Day by MS Australia, the...