If you enter the term ‘medical tourism’ into Google, more than 2.6 million hits appear. Yet despite this industry’s impressive growth, its social and economic impact on developing nations has been largely overlooked, according to PhD student Kristen Smith, who argues this reflects a global shift towards the privatisation and commercialisation of healthcare which has served to devalue the idea of health as a social or human right. Emma O’Neill reports.

Renowned reproductive scientist Professor David Gardner, now head of the Department of Zoology at the University of Melbourne, reflects on IVF research. By Rebecca Scott.

Biomedical animations are increasingly being recognised for their inherent artistic value. By Shane Cahill.

The number of children and young people living in out-of-home care in Australia has increased by 117% since 1999. PhD candidate Susan Webster from the General Practice and Primary Health Care Academic Centre has dedicated her research studies to improving understanding of why our health system is failing this vulnerable group. Emma O’Neill reports.

A new exhibition traces dentistry in Victoria from the earliest days when it was carried out by jewellers, blacksmiths, chemists and doctors with an array of terrifying instruments through the formalisation of the profession to today’s safe, reliable and pain-free visit to the dentist. By Shane Cahill.

For those living with Type 1 diabetes, life is a daily challenge. Rebecca Scott investigates research that’s making a difference.