Nightmares and night terrors in kids: when do they stop being normal?

Jul 19, 2016 08:05 am UTC| Health

Two of the most common causes of night waking in children are night terrors and nightmares. Parents often get them confused but they are different, as is how they should be managed. Before we can understand night...

Remind me again, how close are we to a cure for HIV?

Jul 19, 2016 08:00 am UTC| Health

Finding a cure for HIV is a powerful concept, often spoken of as the Holy Grail of HIV research. Although effective anti-HIV drugs have transformed HIV into a chronic manageable condition a condition you live with, rather...

Why public health worries don’t have to ruin your cookie dough

Jul 15, 2016 00:34 am UTC| Health

The following three statements are all true: Eating cookie dough can be dangerous, even after weve dealt with any raw eggs. I am a public health faculty member and an expert in health risk communication. My family and I...

Understanding the NDIS: the challenges disability service providers face in a market-based system

Jul 10, 2016 21:10 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health Law

On July 1 2016, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) moved from a trial phase to a full national roll-out. In this series on Understanding the NDIS, we explore how the scheme works, why Australia needs it, and...

COVID Virus Crisis

News of Zika vaccine might be reassuring, but it's too late for Rio, and do we really need it anyway?

Jul 10, 2016 20:36 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Recently, two events concerning the Zika epidemic coincided: two potential vaccines against the virus were declared a success when used in mice, and Australian golfer Jason Day withdrew from the Olympic Games, purportedly...

Why hacking the nervous system could be the next big medical treatment

Jul 10, 2016 20:33 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology Health

The nervous system that commands and controls your body is beautifully constructed, but occasionally things go wrong. Defects in our DNA can cause lead to a range of disorders. Accidents, old age and even poor diet can...

Has New Zealand lost its way in tobacco control?

Jul 10, 2016 20:24 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law Health

The New Zealand government has decided to reorient its priorities in tobacco control. It has announced it will be pulling 73% of its previous funding support for tobacco control advocacy. The only money allocated for...