Why do religious teens engage in less risky behavior? A psychologist explains
Researchers have long known that religious teens are less likely to engage in risky behavior. My team’s research explains why....
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Too many Australians aren’t getting a flu vaccine. Why, and what can we do about it?
Australia’s childhood immunisation program gets very good uptake every year – almost 94% of five-year-olds have had all their routine...
Lung cancer is the deadliest of all cancers, and screening could save many lives − if more people could access it
Many medical organizations have been recommending lung cancer screening for decades for those at high risk of developing the disease....
Cycling: The untapped potential for improving our health (and the climate)
When the French government recently announced a plan to cut state spending by 10 billion euros, the budget for ecology,...
What are nanoplastics? An engineer explains concerns about particles too small to see
It’s become common to read that microplastics – little bits of plastic, smaller than a pencil eraser – are turning...
South African elections: research explores how disillusioned ANC supporters might use their vote
The African National Congress (ANC) has been in power since South Africa became a democracy in 1994. The party has...
A tax on sugary drinks can make us healthier. It’s time for Australia to introduce one
Sugary drinks cause weight gain and increase the risk of a range of diseases, including diabetes. The evidence shows that...
To tackle gendered violence, we also need to look at drugs, trauma and mental health
After several highly publicised alleged murders of women in Australia, the Albanese government this week pledged more than A$925 million...
We think we control our health – but corporations selling forever chemicals, fossil fuels and ultra-processed foods have a much greater role
You go to the gym, eat healthy and walk as much as possible. You wash your hands and get vaccinated....
Talking to teens about sex: advice for parents on when, how, what to say and why it’s so important
The “birds and the bees”. The “facts of life”. Whatever you call it, many parents dread discussing sex and sexuality...
