Health

QIMR Berghofer scientists. | Newsreel

World-first Queensland trial targets aggressive cancer

Queensland women with an aggressive type of breast cancer have the opportunity to take part in a world-first trial of a new treatment. Research by QIMR Berghofer
Read more 30 January 2025
X-ray of chest. | Newsreel

$32m investment to keep AI-driven medtech in Australia

The Federal Government has taken a $32 million equity stake in a Sydney medical technology company to keep the operations based in Australia. Through the National
Read more 29 January 2025
Body clock graphic. | Newsreel

Second body clock may be key to mood swings

A dopamine-driven second body clock could be the cause of mood swings in people with bipolar disorders. A McGill University-led study, out of Canada, found a brain
Read more 29 January 2025
Human embryo illustration.

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 more 29 January 2025
Woman doing an eye test. | Newsreel

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 more 29 January 2025
Woman being tempted. | Newsreel

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 more 28 January 2025
Gold medal Australian Olympian Duncan Armstrong. | Newsreel

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 more 28 January 2025
Looking at blood in lab. | Newsreel

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 more 28 January 2025
Using antibiotics for shorter periods may help combat antibiotic resistance - Newsreel

‘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 more 23 January 2025
Pharmacist filling a prescription. | Newsreel

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 more 23 January 2025