Leeches: From ancient times to modern medicine

From ancient bloodletting to modern microsurgery, the humble leech has evolved from feared parasite to an unlikely medical ally.

Colonoscopy and endoscopy

References Cancer Council Australia. Cancer Council. Sydney: Cancer Council Australia; 2025. At: www.cancer.org.au Early DS, Ben-Menachem T, Decker GA, et al. Appropriate use of...

How prebiotics and probiotics can benefit infant immunity

From conception to the age of 2, gut microbiota development is critical for immune health, with early nutrition playing a key role in this.

Pennyroyal: Mother Nature’s mixed blessing

Despite being dangerously toxic, Pennyroyal deeply intrigue researchers who are seeking out new possibilities in the pharmacological space.

Schizophrenia

References American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-5-TR. 5th edn. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association Publishing; 2022. World Health Organization....

Through the weeds?

References Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Health bodies urge crackdown on rogue operators as medicinal cannabis use rises. Melbourne: RACGP; 2025. At: www.racgp.org.au/gp-news/media-releases/2025-media-releases/october-2025/health-bodies-urge-crackdown-on-rogue-operators-as ...