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No such thing as a “safe” time to be in the sun

New research has challenged beliefs about “safe” times to be in the sun, with the total dose found to be more important. A landmark QIMR Berghofer study has shown

Belly fat linked to faster aging process

High levels of fat stored around the abdomen has been linked to faster aging in middle-aged adults. University of Western Australia researchers found that visceral fat

‘Hearing glasses’ registered for the Australian market

Glasses designed to help people with moderate hearing loss are now available in Australia. Nuance Audio said the glasses had been registered with the Therapeutic Goods

Long-life families linked to mutant inflammation killer

Families with a history of long life have been found to have a mutation that appears to temper body inflammation. A European Society of Human Genetics study, reported

Bird flu risk is low but mutations could change that

By Raina MacIntyre and Pan Zhang Australia was the only continent free of H5N1 bird flu, until last week when a brown skua was found in Cape Le Grand National Park in

Hospitals swamped with patients who need aged care

Hundreds of beds are being taken up in Queensland’s hospitals by older patients who should ideally be in aged care, according to one of the state’s most senior

New health program to support Brisbane’s ‘dawn economy’

Brisbane residents will have access to new, free health and fitness programs as part of efforts to capitalise on its early-morning economy. Locals will also be consulted

The implications of the landmark forever chemicals case

By Cameron Holley and Carley Bartlett The Australian government has launched its largest-ever lawsuit, suing American chemical giant 3M and its local subsidiary. The

Respiratory virus strikes 50,000 so far in 2026

More than 50,000 Australians have been officially diagnosed with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) so far this year. Known cases of RSV, at 52,383, are more common than

Doctors call for stricter rules to lift sunscreen confidence

Doctors are calling for stricter sunscreen regulations to restore confidence in SPF products and protect Australians. In a submission to the Therapeutic Goods

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