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25 November 2024
You are what you eat: research investigates how gut health affects the mind
New research patterns show the connection between our gut health, our mental health and even our personality traits.
2 October 2024
Attacks on health care during war are becoming more common, creating devastating ripple effects
Medical services are protected under international law. When they are attacked without any consequences, it sends the message healthcare workers and patients are acceptable targets.
6 August 2024
Pill testing proves value of compassionate health interventions
The success of drug checking service CanTEST demonstrates the importance of harm reduction strategies.
27 March 2025
ANU trio recognised with national awards for health research
Three ANU researchers have received awards from the National Health and Medical Research Council.
10 February 2025
Health on the edge as Earth’s ‘Third Pole’ melts
Dr Yen Le’s time amongst the picturesque mountains and glaciers in Ladakh highlighted the health risks of climate change.
6 February 2025
Sonali Varma is advocating for better mental health support for young people
ANU graduate Sonali Varma says Australia must facilitate community for young people struggling with isolation and loneliness.
23 January 2025
Waluwin Mayiny – Waluwin Ngurambang: Healthy people, healthy Country
Paul Girrawah House is giving a voice to the trees on the ANU campus.
8 November 2024
Review led by ANU Professor highlights potential to ‘unleash’ Australia’s health workforce
An ANU-led review has found Australia’s health professionals face restrictions and barriers that are impacting the level of care they’re able to provide patients.
29 October 2024
ANU renames Health and Wellbeing Centre after Pauline Griffin
The University is celebrating the remarkable career of former Pro-Chancellor Pauline Griffin as part of the ANU building renaming initiative.
21 August 2024
Calls to address ‘alarming rates’ of gendered violence against Victorian healthcare workers
Violence is widespread in the Australian healthcare system, with up to one in four Victorian healthcare workers experiencing work-related gendered violence.
21 May 2024
Having a yarn: new tool focuses on closing the gap for Indigenous health outcomes
A new heart health tool is supporting conversations between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and health professionals.
2 May 2024
‘Health for all’: recognising breastfeeding as a carbon offset
Country investments in breastfeeding should be considered a carbon offset in global plans for sustainable food, health and economic systems, according to a new report led by experts from The Australian National University (ANU).
25 August 2023
Vaping: the health effects and harms
What do we know about the health impacts of vaping and how it is addicting a new generation? This is what the largest ever review of e-cigarettes tells us.
15 August 2023
Top honour for trail-blazing public health expert
Associate Professor Aparna Lal is helping find solutions to some of the world’s biggest health and environmental crises.