Category: 6. Health

Autism research made U.S. national headlines multiple times this year. The Trump administration’s Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has raised questions about autism’s prevalence and…

The Transmitter’s Books section highlights books written by and for neuroscientists. In 2025, we published excerpts from books that tackled a wide range of neuroscience topics, including scientific misconduct in Alzheimer’s…

The neuroscience field is fueled by its people. Check out The Transmitter’s stories from the past year about some of the scientists driving neuroscience forward, including one investigating prosocial behavior in rodents, and…

By examining more than four thousand rats, researchers found…

• State Government funded Cancer Council campaign
  launched to prevent skin cancer
• Melanoma is one of the most common cancers
  affecting Western Australians
• Campaign includes billboards in 16 prominent
  locations, including Yagan…

While festive occasions often revolve around rich and tempting foods, medical experts warn that repeated overeating can quietly damage not just the body but also the brain, leading to serious long-term health…

HANOI, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) — The number of dengue fever cases in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi has declined in recent weeks, reflecting the…