Health

Three scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their research into the mechanisms the brain uses to switch the activity of individual nerve cells on or off. The prize was awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their work on light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.

Years after the 9/11 attacks, first responders and residents who were exposed to the toxic dust and ash are being diagnosed with a range of serious health conditions. The growing health crisis has driven experts, lawyers and politicians to push for more recognition of the issue, as well as for better compensation for victims and their families.

Plans for the new Women and Babies Hospital in Western Australia have been criticized by doctors, who claim the government's decision to build it far from existing facilities is a mistake. The hospital's location has raised concerns about the transfer of high-risk babies to Perth Children's Hospital.

Women living with female-specific health conditions, such as endometriosis, experience higher rates of psychological distress than women with conditions that affect both sexes. A new study has found that under-diagnosis and inadequate support are major contributors to this distress.

A landmark study from Royal Perth Hospital has revealed a dramatic drop in emergency department admissions following the City of Perth's ban on rental e-scooters. The findings have sparked renewed calls for stronger regulations to protect pedestrians and riders alike.

Scaling up your weekly meal prep to save time and money can easily backfire. Culinary and nutrition experts share their top secrets for successful batch cooking without sacrificing flavor.

Indecent assault charges against Geraldton doctor John George Mateljan have been dropped just a week before his scheduled trial. While his legal battle has concluded with a court costs award, strict medical practice restrictions remain in place.