‘Low-level’ pollution still impacts brain development
A multi-continent global study has found air pollution impacts the development of a child’s brain even at levels below government standards.
A University of
Read more8 October 2024Health
COVID helps train the body to fight off other diseases
Having a bout of COVID has been found to help train the body to fight off other diseases.
Rockefeller University scientists said the body developed a kind of
Read more2 October 2024
Fizzy drinks and excessive coffee linked to stroke risk
New research has linked frequent consumption of fizzy drinks and fruit juice with an increased risk of stroke.
Drinking more than four cups of coffee a day could also
Read more2 October 2024
TGA targets vape names and packaging
With vapes now able to be bought from pharmacies without a prescription, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced new standards for the product.
In a
Read more1 October 2024
National focus on climate-related health issues
The impact of climate change on the health of Australians will be the focus of a new 19-organisation national partnership.
Federal Health and Aged Care Assistant
Read more1 October 2024
Weekend exercise ‘just as effective’ as daily routine
A new study has found that “weekend warrior” physical activity may be just as effective as regular exercise across a week.
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers
Read more1 October 2024
Young people lead shift to non-alcoholic drinks
Global drinking habits are changing with young people in particular trending towards non-alcoholic alternatives.
A report in the Financial Times this week said that 39
Read more30 September 2024
Lighting helps reduce negative impact of shift work
Linking exposure to light to the body’s circadian rhythm may help mitigate the ill-effects of shift work.
A research team at Flinders University found that
Read more30 September 2024
Breakthrough discovery of blood pressure triggers
The discovery of new “signalling centres” in the body could revolutionise the treatment of high blood pressure.
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers
Read more30 September 2024
Free test helps to better target Anti-D treatment
A free testing program will ensure thousands of pregnant Queenslanders are no longer subjected to unnecessary treatment, while also preserving a crucial resource
Read more30 September 2024