by The Lighthouse | Sep 13, 2023 | Science
New research has shown that COVID-19 can fuse brain cells together, and could explain brain fog, headaches, loss of taste and smell and other long-term neurological symptoms some patients experience. Many viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19,...
by Matilda Meikle | May 9, 2023 | Science
Scientists have discovered a new treatment that could solve one of Australia’s biggest health problems. The clinical trial, which was undertaken at Macquarie University, focused on developing a better understanding of the causes of chronic back pain, and the...
by Matilda Meikle | May 2, 2023 | Charity
This week (1-7 May) is Heart Week, and the Heart Foundation is encouraging all Aussies to learn more about the importance of a healthy heart. This year’s theme is ‘knowing your risk’, focusing on the often overlooked but highly significant impact of blood pressure....
by The Lighthouse | Feb 22, 2023 | Science
A coalition of researchers, including social scientists from Macquarie University, is calling for urgent government action to tackle the growing number of Australians skipping meals or eating low quality food. A combination of floods, rising living costs and the...
