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Iron trials show lower anaemia risk in pregnancies

An Australian-led medical trial in Africa hopes to change the current recommended care for expectant mothers. The study, co-led by the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of

Next-gen sunbed warning in wake of new tanning data

The 10th anniversary of the banning of commercial sunbeds in Australia has sparked a renewed warning from the Cancer Council as the tanning obsession refuses to

Estrogen levels influence binge drinking in females

High estrogen levels trigger binge drinking in females, according to a new study from the United States. Senior author Kristen Pleil, an associate professor at Cornell

Free flu vaccine program extended in Queensland

Queensland’s free flu vaccination program will be extended for another season, in a bid to reduce pressure on the state’s hospital emergency departments. State

PBS medicine price freeze to save patients $500m

The cost of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines will remain the same for at least 12 months as a freeze on the usual January 1 indexation rise comes into

COVID lockdowns impacted immune system responses

People impacted by harsh COVID lockdowns now have more erratic immune systems than those with more freedoms during the pandemic. Researchers from Radbound University, in

Satellite centres to lose ‘hospital’ identifier

Queensland’s network of “satellite hospitals” will be renamed to avoid confusion around the services they provide. Almost 3000 health professionals responded to a

New real-time lung scan improves treatment plans

A new medical scan can monitor lung function in real-time allowing for better treatment of pulmonary conditions. Researchers at Newcastle University, in the United

Lifelong singles need extra support as they age

Lifelong single people have lower life satisfaction and different personality traits compared to partnered people, prompting calls for improved support for those who

One glass of wine with dinner helps the heart

European researchers have confirmed that one glass of wine a day, with a meal, is beneficial to your heart. A multi-centre study looked at data from more than 1200

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