AFRICAN STUDIES DEPARTMENT

Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Spirituality, Culture and Mental Health: A Fresh Look at African Australians

African Australian mental health professionals see a strong link between faith, cultural roots and well‑being. They argue that spirituality can offer comfort, a sense of purpose, and community support for people who face stigma or discrimination. In practice, therapists often invite clients to discu

reading time less than a minute
Apr 22 2026HEALTH

Breathing Your Way to Better Health

Studies show that taking deep breaths can lower stress, help the heart, improve sleep, and even lift mood. One recent paper in a medical journal examined how breathing exercises helped people recover from COVID‑19, finding that the practice was more than just a way to relax. Another study compared b

reading time less than a minute
Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Heart Attack and Depression: A Two-Way Street?

Studies show that heart attacks and depression don't just happen separately. They often appear together, and each can make the other worse. Researchers dug into past studies to see how these two health issues are connected. What they found wasn't just a one-way road. Instead, it's more like a two-wa

reading time less than a minute
Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Ginseng Compounds Show Promise in Spinal Cord Healing

Studies of animals and cells reveal that ginsenosides, the active ingredients in ginseng, can protect nerves after a spinal cord injury. Researchers searched many scientific databases and found 22 studies that met strict criteria. The research covered both living animals and lab-grown cells, giving

reading time less than a minute
Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Simple Meal Routine Helps Shed Pounds

Studies show that eating the same foods regularly can lead to more weight loss than constantly changing meals. Researchers tracked 112 adults in a weight‑loss program, asking them to log everything they ate on their phones. They measured how much the calorie count and food choices varied each

reading time less than a minute
Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Research Trends on Kawasaki Disease in Southeast Asia

Studies show that the rate of Kawasaki disease is rising in Southeast Asian countries, and scientists are trying to understand why. One reason may be a link with the COVID‑19 pandemic, which has drawn more attention to the illness. Researchers wanted to see how many papers and citations about Kawasa

reading time less than a minute
Mar 05 2026EDUCATION

Education Levels and Online Risks: A New Look

Studies of internet use show that people with different schooling levels face varied dangers online. A large survey in China, covering 2, 120 participants, examined three kinds of harm: mental distress, health problems, and social isolation. Results indicate that most users report psychologica

reading time less than a minute
Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Kids, Screen Time and High Blood Pressure

Studies show that more than just being overweight can raise blood pressure in teens. Long hours spent on the internet or playing video games may be a hidden factor that contributes to this problem. Researchers wanted to find out how these digital habits affect the way blood pressure behaves througho

reading time less than a minute
Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

Adolescent Minds: How Gender and Stress Shape Dissociation

Studies that look at why teens feel detached from their thoughts or surroundings often use a tool called structural equation modeling. This method lets researchers test whether one factor, like stress or social anxiety, indirectly influences another factor, such as feeling disconnected. Recent wo

reading time less than a minute
Jul 13 2025HEALTH

How African Refugees Navigate Australia's Health System

African refugees in Australia bring with them unique health knowledge and practices. These practices are shaped by their culture and religion. But how do these practices affect their health in a new country? And how do they adapt to Australia's health system? These are big questions. The health sys

reading time less than a minute