Microrobots made of algae carry chemo directly to lung tumors, improving cancer treatment

Jun 13, 2024 06:10 am UTC| Health

Tumors that travel to the lungs, or lung metastases, pose a formidable challenge in the realm of cancer treatment. Conventional chemotherapy often falls short because its inefficient. It doesnt directly target the lungs...

An ounce of prevention: Now is the time to take action on H5N1 avian flu, because the stakes are enormous

Jun 13, 2024 06:08 am UTC| Health

Bird flu poses a massive threat, and the potential for a catastrophic new pandemic is imminent. We still have a chance to stop a possible humanitarian disaster, but only if we get to work urgently, carefully and...

How game worlds are helping health-care workers practise compassionate clinical responses

Jun 12, 2024 06:00 am UTC| Health

A game world is a fantasy universe based on a story and a theme. In learning contexts, such as in schools or professional continuing education, game worlds permit us to teach complex subjects in an engaging way by...

What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?

Jun 11, 2024 03:56 am UTC| Health

Whats the difference? is a new editorial product that explains the similarities and differences between commonly confused health and medical terms, and why they matter. Changes in thinking and memory as we age can occur...

The power of belief: How expectations influence workplace well-being interventions

Jun 06, 2024 11:35 am UTC| Health

In todays fast-paced work environments, the quest for inner peace can feel like an elusive dream. In 2021, 62 per cent of health-care workers reported having burnout, while 70 per cent reported depressive symptoms and 29...

Hydration is really important for learning. How much do kids need to drink?

Jun 06, 2024 11:29 am UTC| Health

Last month, Ballarat Clarendon College began a trial to ban water bottles in the classroom for students in Years 5 to 9. According to the school, early feedback indicated it had reduced noise and bathroom breaks during...

What toilet paper and game shows can teach us about the spread of epidemics

Jun 06, 2024 11:26 am UTC| Health

How can we explain and predict human behaviour? Are mathematics and probability up to the task, or are humans too complex and irrational? Often, peoples actions take us by surprise, particularly when they seem...