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Psychedelic assistance
How 'magic mushrooms' are helping treat trauma
In a quiet corner of the Gold Coast’s northern suburbs, Bond University alumna Shai Hipperson is doing something that would have been unthinkable in Queensland just a few years ago. Her new clinic, Conscious Mind Centre, is the first of its kind in Queensland, and offers something that stands apart from anything most Australians have encountered - psychedelic-assisted therapy, known as Medicine-Assisted Therapy (MAT).
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Read more about Fighting fatigue with fitnessFighting fatigue with fitness
PhD candidate Graham Marvin breaks down the types of fatigue, the internal and external triggers...Research -
Read more about Weighing the future of healthcareWeighing the future of healthcare
Ozempic's benefits go beyond weight loss. Australia's health policy must catch up, writes Assistant...health -
Read more about Cold comfortCold comfort
Cold water immersion can improve mood, boost resilience and reduce stress — if you can get past the...Research -
Read more about The high price of eternal lifeThe high price of eternal life
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson believes he can live forever – and he’s going to extreme lengths to...health -
Read more about The consequences of zero gravityThe consequences of zero gravity
Associate Professor Justin Keogh explains the impact zero gravity has on astronauts who experience...Health -
Read more about Can anyone be an Olympian?Can anyone be an Olympian?
Actuarial Science student Pierre and Jean were selected in the Australian Sprint Canoe team at Paris...Sport
Testing limits
Under the microscope
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Read more about The science of eye colour explainedThe science of eye colour explained
Blue, brown, green or something in between — what lies behind the differences in eye colour?Science -
Read more about Stopping the superbugsStopping the superbugs
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a fast-growing threat to Australians and our health system. Dr...Health -
Read more about Through three lensesThrough three lenses
Dr Oyuka Byambasuren was researching COVID-19 when she caught the virus. Years on, she still suffers...Resea -
Read more about The spike in continuous glucose monitorsThe spike in continuous glucose monitors
Many people living with diabetes use continuous glucose monitors to track their blood sugar levels...Health -
Read more about Can blue light from your phone harm your skin?Can blue light from your phone harm your skin?
Can scrolling on our phones really damage your skin? And will applying creams or lotions help? Here...Health -
Read more about Handheld hazardsHandheld hazards
Bond University research reveals the unsettling truth about our "third hand" and why we need to...Research
Scar tissue
Dr Michael Freeman is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Bond University, a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists, a member of the Skin and Cancer Foundation of Queensland and the Director of Dermatology at the Gold Coast Hospital. Here's his take on how to support your skin’s natural repair process and embrace the marks that make you, you.
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