Research has found that most South Australians falsely believe pollution and stress are major causes of cancer, ignoring main concerns such as UV exposure.

Junior doctors need to be taught how to tailor drug dosages and frequency to individual patients in order to reduce prescription errors, research has found.

An increase in household rainwater tanks due to the severe drought and accompanying water restrictions across Australia could be a risk for children.

A new study has found that ethanol blend fuelled cars could produce less emissions and cut health costs related to pollution, but only marginally.

The Australian Government needs to realise that obesity is a real problem that they can help solve, argues Stephen Leader.

The two-photon fluorescence microscope can create high-resolution, 3-D images of tissue deep in the body, and thus can diagnose very early-stage cancer. However, it requires a huge, non-portable machine – or does it? Dr Whitney Macdonald reports.

Medication combined with low intensity therapy is the most effective method of treating kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a study has found.

A study has found that people travelling by car are ten times more likely to be seriously injured than people travelling by train, judging per kilometre travelled.

Research has found that remote Aboriginal communities are better at keeping their water supply clean when they are given the responsibility of looking after it.

A study has found that Australians are more likely to stick to an exercise plan when the message is being delivered by someone they respect and identify with.

A study has found that the malfunction of certain enzymes can worsen cancer, a process which may be important in several aggressive types of cancer.

Partner violence is linked to women smoking during pregnancy, miscarriage and abortion, a new study on New Zealand women has found.

A La Trobe University sports physiotherapist has spent the past eighteen months helping the Olympic triathlon team stay in shape and prevent injuries.

Being outdoors protects children from developing short-sightedness, even if they do a lot of near activities such as reading, according to research.

A study has found that outdoor workers are more likely to protect themselves from sun exposure if they believe their workplace supports and enforces the behaviour.