Business hit hard by record flu season
Australia's record flu season has hit employers hard, with businesses reporting more workers are taking sick leave than ever before and temp agencies experiencing large spikes in demand.
Bodybuilder's death highlights protein supplements risk
​Dietitians have called for tighter regulations on protein supplements after the death of Australian Meegan Hefford.
Brace yourselves as nasty flu season begins to peak
Australia is on course for a record flu season, but more people fall ill in coming weeks as the season peaks.
Energy drinks linked to cocaine use, study finds
This new research reveals the possible long-term effect of energy drinks.
Vitamin B3 may prevent birth defects
A landmark double discovery may prevent many miscarriages and birth defects.
What the power of the pedal can achieve
How a group of cyclists toiled over mountains and rode thousands of kilometres to raise money for research which produced results beyond their dreams.
Meet the exec who builds his own bikes
Architect Niall Durney enjoys being creative when it comes to buying a bike – he's managed to fit four into his house, while his wife has three of her own.
'Breakthrough' key to birth defects prevention
Australian researchers have discovered the cause and solution of many miscarriages and complex birth defects: Vitamin B3.
This CEO dreams Phil Liggett is along for the ride
CommBank's Women in Focus head, Nicole Brown, recalls a close encounter with stinging nettles in the UK and a steep downhill descent in Perth.
This maths professor could save big pharma billions
A brilliant Australian abroad is combining artificial intelligence and genomics in a way that could save lives (and a large fortune).
Artificial sweeteners could be making you fat
Switching to artificial sweeteners to boost the impact of a weight loss diet has the opposite effect, new research suggests.
