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Study explores impact of COVID-19 on adultsStudy explores impact of COVID-19 on adults

Study explores impact of COVID-19 on adults

A study conducted by the University of Melbourne is investigating the impact of Covid-19 on adults.  The same study is…

Absinthe – the myth of the fabled green drinkAbsinthe – the myth of the fabled green drink

Absinthe – the myth of the fabled green drink

A James Cook University researcher has revealed the truth behind the myth of the fabled green drink absinthe and explored…

Yoga in isolationYoga in isolation

Yoga in isolation

Leah Nylander of West Coast Yoga blogs on the impact of isolation on our yoga and meditation practice for International…

Link between sleep and depression in adolescentsLink between sleep and depression in adolescents

Link between sleep and depression in adolescents

Self‐reported sleep patterns and quality amongst adolescents: cross‐sectional and prospective associations with anxiety and depression. A mere 30 minutes extra…

Test improves detection of Prostate CancerTest improves detection of Prostate Cancer

Test improves detection of Prostate Cancer

New screening test improves detection of Prostate Cancer using circulating tumor cells and prostate-specific markers. Melbourne-based National Institute of Medicine…

DAD a film about autism and fatherhoodDAD a film about autism and fatherhood

DAD a film about autism and fatherhood

https://youtu.be/oSU9570V5D4 A moving documentary following the often unheard stories of fathers with children on the spectrum, DAD shares the experiences…

Covid-19: ANZAC Day 2020Covid-19: ANZAC Day 2020

Covid-19: ANZAC Day 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked the first cancellation of traditional ANZAC Day services since World War 2 across the globe.…

Remembering the courageous nurses of ANZACRemembering the courageous nurses of ANZAC

Remembering the courageous nurses of ANZAC

https://youtu.be/RRcFPr1rVnU As Australians and New Zealanders come together, exercising social distancing measures on their doorsteps this Saturday at dawn, we…

Pilot phase – rapid Covid-19 testPilot phase – rapid Covid-19 test

Pilot phase – rapid Covid-19 test

Monash University researchers are developing a Covid-19 test to rapidly diagnose active virus infection within an hour: The pilot study…

Ocean Heroes Surfing the SpectrumOcean Heroes Surfing the Spectrum

Ocean Heroes Surfing the Spectrum

Since 2016, Ocean Heroes has shared the thrill and wonder of surfing with over three thousand autistic children in Australia,…