The main reason for women choosing to coach sports teams far less often than men is low confidence in their abilities, according to research on soccer coaching in the US.

People who blog are happier, feel less isolated and are more satisfied with their social relationships, new research has revealed.

As owning a home becomes increasingly unattainable for Australians, the government will need to adjust housing policies and the nation may need to aspire to a new Australian Dream, write Kath Hulse and Terry Burke.

As sea levels rise from global warming, more than 200,000 people living on coral reef islands may lose their land and livelihoods, warned an expert.

Why do ordinary people break the law for little personal gain? Dr Sigi Goode set out to crack the minds of software crackers.

Although smokers already know the danger of cigarettes, research has found the graphic images on packets deter youths from smoking and encourage quitting.

Research has revealed that having a 'bad' job is likely to lead to a better position, contrasting the mindset that people become trapped in 'dead-end' jobs.

Gay and lesbian events tend to be linked to high levels of hostility and violence, particularly as participants leave, according to research.

Research has found rural men believe being big makes them appear tougher, sparking concerns of diabetes and heart disease risk in the demographic.

The crime rate in New Zealand has steadily decreased over the past decade, contrary to media reports, show the results of a new study.

Australians are spending less time playing, sleeping and eating, but are working longer hours than they did a decade ago, according to a new report.

Seventy per cent of children adopted into Australian families today come from overseas, with the most born in Asia, show the findings of a new report

The promotional slogan, 'breast is best', clouds the fact that breastfeeding is the only normal way to feed human infants, according to child health experts.

A chronic shortage of experienced science and maths teachers has been highlighted in a far-reaching survey of Australian schools.

Hospitals are treating hundreds of obese children each year, but they are not receiving sufficient help and guidance, according to an expert.