Health

Clock changes disrupt sleep, health and well-being

This weekend, many people across the country will engage in a twice-a-year ritual: changing their clocks by one hour. At this time of year, "falling back" marks the end of daylight saving time (DST), which was first formally ...

Inflammatory disorders

Smarter pollen tracking helps allergy sufferers breathe easier

In a major boost for hay fever and asthma sufferers, Edith Cowan University (ECU) is now home to Western Australia's only automatic pollen monitor, allowing more accurate pollen forecasts for the Perth metropolitan area.

Cardiology

Higher stroke risk found in disadvantaged communities

A new study by researchers at the University of Tasmania's Menzies Institute for Medical Research has found people living in lower socio-economic areas (SES) are significantly more likely to experience stroke than people ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Talk therapy overcomes massive stigma in developing countries

Americans are going to therapy in droves, but that's not the case across the globe. In some countries, particularly developing nations, there is often still a stigma around seeking mental health support.

Health

Ethnic minorities more likely to underreport health problems

Asian and Black ethnic groups who say they have long term health conditions could be more likely to underreport anxiety, depression, and the ability to carry out daily activities than white populations, new research involving ...

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