Rampant COVID-19 vaccine misinformation sees calls for social media monitoring
The discovery of swathes of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on social media platforms has led to calls by scientists for governments…
Brain Bootcamp: Clearing the fog around dementia awareness
With estimates predicting over one million Australians will be diagnosed with dementia over the next 40 years, a new research…
Women and diploma holders less likely to take COVID-19 vaccine, study finds
Women, those with diplomas, and those who follow “non-traditional” forms of media would be less willing to take the COVID-19…
Take Kare Safe Space: Harm reduction service for at risk revellers delivers $7.5M in benefits, study finds
By Phillip Wadds, UNSW; Anthony Shakeshaft, UNSW, and Christopher Doran, University of Newcastle Our time of social isolation under COVID-19…
Adolescent binge drinking linked to parental supply of alcohol
New research has challenged a widely held belief by parents that supplying small amounts of alcohol to their children will…
Nanomedicine reflections: A look at the social and ethical aspects of cancer treatment
An interdisciplinary team has examined public perceptions about nanomedicine and nanotechnology relating to cancer treatment and are now urging for…
Eating disorders lower in migrants than in those born in Australia, research finds
Those migrating to Australia from overseas may be at lower risk of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia than…