Newly found blood biomarkers could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease more than a decade before symptoms start to emerge. A world first study from researchers at Macquarie University identified a protein in the blood which could lead to low cost screening ...

At Macquarie University's first aged care policy forum of 2021, a coalition of experts, industry leaders and stakeholders met to set the agenda of what reforms are needed to drive the sector forward. The presenters met with over 100 members ...

As NSW heads into the 11th week of lockdown, and with most of the nation affected on and off over the past year, it has been found that older Aussies cope better than their younger counterparts. Research at Macquarie University ...

High rates of antibiotic misuse in Australian care facilities have raised concerns over the ongoing threat of antimicrobial resistance. A new analysis of 39 countries found that almost 70 per cent of residents in Australia are prescribed antibiotics annually, compared ...

Older people are happier, more confident and form new friendships when they go on group excursions, a new study found. Researchers at Macquarie University studied a group of adults over the age of 65 who went on group trips such ...