Prescribing a ‘dose of nature’ delivers health budget savings
Researchers find It can pay to look after nature with each visit to a national park saving the health system almost $100.
Tag: health
Nature & Wildlife
How adding microbial diversity to urban environments improves health
The more diverse the microbe community in the soils around us, and the more you are exposed to it, the healthier you become.
Troubled waters
Clear, flowing streams are alluring to walkers and campers, but taking a sip could land you in the deep end.
The science of defying death
Scientists are working against the clock to discover how we can live longer, healthier lives – and how we might one day defeat the most common causes of death.
Australian breakthroughs: the Bionic Ear
Dr Karl takes a look at how the Bionic Ear – developed with the help of Australian expertise – helps nearly 300,000 people worldwide hear again.
Australian breakthroughs: the cervical cancer vaccine
Dr Karl looks at how scientists have combated cervical cancer since the early 20th century.
This is what happens to your skin when you get sunburnt
Last summer, 2.4 million Australian adults were getting sunburnt each weekend. But what’s actually happening in the skin during a sunburn?
Bedbugs: Blood for breakfast
Once again bloodsucking insects are invading mattresses across Australia.
Venom of deadly scorpion has medical use
Australian scorpion toxins are potentially useful in pain management, says expert.