A simple test of your ‘grip strength’ can give you insights into your risk of type 2 diabetes, depression and even provide a picture of your longevity.
Sarah Diepstraten, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) and John (Eddie) La Marca, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)
Here’s what clinicians consider when they calculate a prostate cancer’s Gleason score.
A child in Papua New Guinea receiving an oral polio vaccination during a previous outbreak in 2018.
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A migraine is no ordinary headache. It’s a full-body experience, but it’s possible to stop an attack in its tracks – as long as you do it early enough.
Amali Cooray, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) ; John (Eddie) La Marca, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) , and Sarah Diepstraten, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)
Biotech startup Haemanthus says it can detect illnesses with tiny amounts of blood, urine and saliva. Here’s why that’s more difficult than it sounds.
For some trans and gender diverse adolescents, physical changes in puberty can be distressing and lead to a sense of disconnection from their true sense of self.