Research & Insights
The best cure for many ailments is always in our natural surroundings—plants. And, you would be hard-pressed to find a...
Explainer: what's the difference between an outbreak and an epidemic? By Arinjay Banerjee, University of Saskatchewan More than 8,000 people...
Explainer: why must some medications be taken with food? By Janet Sluggett, University of South Australia Have you ever been...
Producing medicines in Africa will only work if they can be distributed properly By Julius Mugwagwa, The Open University A...
Many people use drugs – but here’s why most don’t become addicts By Paul Hayes, London School of Hygiene &...
Health Check: do ice cream and cold drinks cool us down? By Peter Poortvliet, The University of Queensland All over...
2014, the year that was: Health + Medicine By Fron Jackson-Webb, The Conversation 2014 was dominated by discussions about better...
'Remember when we…?' Why sharing memories is soul food By Amanda Barnier and Penny Van Bergen Families and friends share...