As bushfires continue to burn around Australia, smoke has continued to blanket major cities and regional areas.

Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide problem to the extent that there is a grave risk that common infections will soon become untreatable.

The average human body temperature in the United States has decreased over the past 157 years, researchers report.

In Australia and elsewhere a movement has emerged that supports tiny house living as an important response to the housing affordability crisis. Yet, to date, research begun in 2014 shows no appreciable increase in Australia in the proportion of people actually living in tiny houses, including the archetypal tiny houses on wheels. 

Obesity is increasing worldwide, especially among children and teenagers. More than 150 million children in the world are obese in 2019.

Six out of ten Australians don’t eat enough fibre, and even more don’t get the right combination of fibres.

In the global effort to overcome COVID-19, much scientific and medical attention has focused on the ability of our immune system to generate antibodies.

Depression is the most common cause of disability in the world. Chances are high that you or someone you know will experience a period when depression gets in the way of work, social life or family life. Nearly two in three people with depression will experience severe effects.

A number of technologies and tools got a chance to prove themselves for the first time in the context of COVID-19. 

As the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic hits hospitals, the hiss and bubble of advanced respiratory support is an increasingly familiar sound on medical wards.

One of the most fascinating aspects of the human body is the fact that there are so many reflexology maps found on different parts of the body. By reading the zones that are located on the surface of the skin on different parts of the body we can discover incipient health disturbances, which may otherwise remain hidden, before they become chronic problems.

As mathematics and computer science professors, we think it is important to understand what herd immunity actually is, when it’s a viable strategy and why, without a vaccine, it cannot reduce deaths and illnesses from the current pandemic.

It isn't possible to make good, conscious decisions in the midst of confusion and shock. Slow down and don't be rushed. Listen to your inner voice. Weigh the options and make decisions and choices based on what you feel is right for you. We stay far more empowered when we take charge and make decisions we feel good about.

The idea that spending recreational time in natural settings is good for our health and wellbeing is hardly new.

In a world where clever marketing distracts us from the actual ingredients in our toiletries, it’s hard to know exactly what we’re using to wash our bodies.

“Organic” is more than just a passing fad. Organic food sales totaled a record US$45.2 billion in 2017, making it one of the fastest-growing segments of American agriculture.

Dissociative disorders are often said to be rare. But our soon-to-be published analysis of international studies suggest they affect 10-11% of the population at some point in their lives.

Composting is fairly simple, but it’s important to get it right. Otherwise, your compost mix may be too slimy or smelly, or attract vermin.

“A person can learn a lot from a dog, even a loopy one like ours. Marley taught me about living each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart…”

There are actually a few different variants that are emerging that you’ve probably been hearing about recently.