Belinda Smith

For women who get bacterial vaginosis or BV, a common condition that can cause a fishy-smelling discharge, many will get it again (and again). Why some people were prone to recurrent BV was a mystery … until now.  Australian researchers have shown that BV-related bugs can be sexually transmitted, and treating male partners significantly cuts recurrence rates. 

People on Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonist drugs commonly report they no longer have constant, incessant thoughts about food. This is how the drugs work.

Bacterial vaginosis affects one in three women and often comes back after treatment, but it can be completely wiped out in most cases if their male partner is treated too.

US bird flu outbreak concerns continue as health agencies face cuts and information delays

If you think the Australian summer sun feels harsher than a summer in the Northern Hemisphere, you're not wrong. But why that's the case may surprise you.

Robert F Kennedy Jr is tipped to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services. Over the years, RFK Jr has repeatedly pushed the claim that childhood vaccines cause autism spectrum disorder — a theory that's been well and truly debunked. So where did this idea come from? What's bowel disease got to do with it? And what might the US expect with an anti-vaxxer at the helm of health and human services? Learn more on Lab Notes, the new show that brings you the science of new discoveries and current events. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au 

The 2014 film The Lion King has a special place in many hearts, but would Simba really end up with Nala? And why is Scar more attractive than Mufasa? We sort Pride Lands fact from fiction.

Scientists have discovered why those mass produced tomatoes tend to be tasteless, and found a way to grow big tomatoes that are actually quite sweet and the process involves gene editing. So, what are the laws and ethics of the process - and could we see such crops in Australia? Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science Editor Brainteaser (answer in the audio): There are three in this sentence. This brainteaser contains six. How many can you find in this sentence?   For more of the latest science news, look for the science section on the ABC News website and sign up to a weekly email newsletter.

The 1975 blockbuster Jaws told the story of the hunt for a gigantic, bloodthirsty, rogue shark that attacked numerous swimmers at a fictional beach resort in the US. Its repercussions are still being felt nearly 50 years later.

Clinical trial to test engineered skin for severe burns starts in Melbourne's Alfred Hospital