Medical Research

Welding inspector Peter Robson visited his doctor for a routine check-up. He never imagined the results would reveal an aggressive blood cancer that would change his life forever.

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability but there's some big roadblocks if you want to get the best treatment, which focuses on the mind just as much as the body.

The federal government says up to $20 million will be made available over seven years to find treatments for childhood brain cancers, including Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG).

A government committee weighs up if taxpayers should fund an expensive and highly anticipated blood cancer treatment previously considered "not good value for money".

One in seven Australians are taking antidepressants, but some of them only find out about the adverse withdrawal symptoms called "brain zaps" through online forums and TikTok.

Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long have saved thousands of lives using immunotherapy. Now they hope they can find a cure for Professor Scolyer.

This year's Australia Day honours has recognised a variety of Australians from well-known media personalities to those working away behind the scenes. 

A group of eight change makers with a diverse mix of passions and work from around the country are in the running to be named Australian of the Year for 2024.

Melanoma expert Richard Scolyer is thrilled with his latest scan results, which come eight months after being diagnosed with "the worst of the worst" brain cancer.

Chronic pain is the norm for millions of Australians, but sufferers and advocates say misconceptions are rife. This is what their lives are really like.

This modern-day mystery has been reported for decades, and one expert studying the phenomenon believes he might know what causes the strange pulsating sound only some can hear. 

ADHD medications, antidepressants, acne medication and even some antibiotics could impact your ability to detect heat stroke or increase your risk of sunburn. Here is why and what you can do about it. 

Scientists discover a promising new class of antibiotic that targets one of the world’s most drug-resistant bacteria, but it's early days yet.

Long COVID is not just destroying people's health. Behind closed doors, in homes across Australia and abroad, it is irreversibly changing relationships — sometimes for the better, too often for worse.

Last year Emily Hayes received a phone call that made her think her life was over. The 30-year-old lives in Queensland — the skin cancer capital of the world.

Kirsty Bryant underwent groundbreaking surgery to receive the organ from a donor in January, giving new hope for women.

Christmas has arrived early for Kirsty Bryant, who has given birth to Henry — a healthy baby boy who grew within a uterus donated by her mother.

Not since Viagra has the world of medicine seen a bigger "accident" but if Ozempic can tackle the challenges obesity has presented in recent decades, there could be a profound impact on the global economy, writes Ian Verrender.

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners president Nicole Higgins, says compounded medicines could have unexpected integrations with other medications.

It's the most comprehensive study of its kind and it can help address health inequalities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Internationally, countries such as the US are scaling up efforts to address long COVID but Australia continues to close its specialist clinics. Medical professionals in Australia and overseas say it is a move that needs an urgent rethink.

UNSW has been conducting a "preliminary" investigation into research misconduct for more than two years. Now the university itself will be investigated.

A national initiative launched this year, is endeavouring to uncover just how underrepresented African-Australians are in clinical research.

If you're a regular coffee drinker, you may have experienced the dreaded caffeine withdrawal headache. It's a painful reminder that caffeine is a drug that changes your brain.

The host of RN's The Science show on RN Robyn Williams takes a look back at the year that was in science.