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How much tourism is too much?

Tourism is projected to hit a record $US11 trillion in 2024, but unchecked growth raises concerns about overtourism and its impact on communities.

Washing away greenwashing

The deceptive practice undermines genuine efforts by industries and individuals to achieve the 2050 net zero target.

When dieting becomes disordered eating

Disordered eating can develop as a way to manage disease symptoms, so recognising the risks can help prevent the problem.

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Bringing treatments for lupus into the 21st century

Common steroid treatments for the autoimmune disease lupus can cause as many problems as they solve, but researchers are close to finding a viable alternative.

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Engineered cells and bacteria offer hope for diabetes, arthritis

Therapy combining a type of engineered blood cells and bacteria that modify the gut microbiome offers promise for managing autoimmune diseases.

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Italy leads the world in screening for celiac disease

Celiac disease is common but often undetected. Researchers are looking at ways to make the disease both easier to diagnose and easier to treat.

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The hunt for a signature of MS relapse

Being able to more easily detect when a MS patient is experiencing a relapse of their disease will help the doctors caring for and treating them.

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Unravelling sex differences in autoimmune diseases

There’s still much to learn about the link between sex differences and autoimmune diseases, which affect more females than males and currently have no cure.

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How the bugs in your gut affect your immune system

As we learn more about the links between our gut microbiomes and autoimmune disease, it’s hoped new insights will also offer new ways to treat these disorders.

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Autoimmune diseases are on the rise

It’s estimated one in five of us will develop an autoimmune disease at some stage of our lives. We need better ways to treat them.

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Could mpox become established in the Indo-Pacific?

While the Indo-Pacific has been one of the regions least affected by mpox in the past, that could change if the virus spreads unchecked.

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Why some problem gamblers can’t cut their losses

Understanding why chronic gamblers chase wins could help develop strategies to better control their behaviour.

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Loneliness has a serious impact on health

Loneliness can significantly harm overall health by disrupting both immune and metabolic systems.

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