Lifetime cancer risk linked to embryo development
A person’s risk of cancer later in life, can be identified before they are born, according to a new study.
Scientists from Van Andel Institute, in the United
Read more29 January 2025Health
TGA approves first treatment for major cause of blindness
The first treatment for a leading cause of blindness in people over 50 has been approved for use in Australia.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved
Read more29 January 2025
Road to healthy habits a longer journey than 21 days
People struggling to maintain their New Year’s resolutions are being urged to stay the course, with new research finding habits take longer to form, and break, than
Read more28 January 2025
Exercise experts eager to shape Brisbane 2032 venues
The long-term benefit of Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games venues will be enhanced if exercise experts are engaged early in the design process.
In a submission to
Read more28 January 2025
Biomarker breakthrough to flag babies at risk of SIDS
Biomarkers have been discovered which could be used to identify babies at risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
University of Virginia Health (UVA) researchers in
Read more28 January 2025
‘Gamechanger’ breakthrough in antibiotic resistance
New research suggests antibiotic resistance and side effects can be addressed by reducing the duration of their use.
Scientists from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Read more23 January 2025
Medicine shortages cause delay in patient treatments
The vast majority of Australian pharmacists have reported delaying patient treatments due to the need to manage medicine shortages.
A national survey, conducted by
Read more23 January 2025
AMA calls for forum to focus on medicine shortages
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has called for a new body to better manage future medicine shortages.
AMA President Danielle McMullen said a new dedicated forum
Read more21 January 2025
Cancer impacting more women and young adults
Mortality rates from cancer are continuing to drop but the disease is starting to shift towards women and younger people.
American Cancer Society data, released this
Read more21 January 2025
Call to look past body size for holistic health assessment
Dietitians are hoping recent debate around the merit of the Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine a person’s health extends to re-thinking body size as a measure of
Read more17 January 2025