New technology paves the way for a ‘robodoctor’
A soft robot has been developed which can perform routine medical examinations, including taking a patient’s pulse and checking for abnormal lumps.
Researchers at
Read more21 October 2024Health
Blood test can confirm heart attack in minutes
A new blood test has been developed which can detect a heart attack within minutes, instead of hours.
Researchers at John Hopkins University said the new test could
Read more20 October 2024
Food as a weapon common in global conflicts
Up to 21,000 people are dying of hunger each day in countries impacted by war.
A new Oxfam report, which looked at 54 conflict-affected countries, found they account for
Read more16 October 2024
Sweet tooth linked to depression and stroke
People who gravitate towards sweet foods and sugery drinks have been found to have a higher risk of depression, diabetes and stroke.
A new study by the University of
Read more16 October 2024
WHO calls for extra effort in drug resistance battle
A lack of urgency in finding new antibiotics to counter resistant illnesses is putting millions of lives at risk, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
In
Read more15 October 2024
Extra funding to combat virulent avian flu strain
The rapid global spread of a dangerous strain of avian flu has prompted a $95 million boost to efforts to prevent it from arriving in Australia.
Federal Agriculture
Read more15 October 2024
Five myths around eco-friendly eating
By Dr Bianca Wassmann
Choosing food that is both healthy and good for the planet can be confusing.
“Organic beef”, “GMO-free” and “100%
Read more14 October 2024
Hundreds of unknown viruses found in bathroom
Scientists have turned to the bathroom in the hunt for the next solution to treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.
A new study has found that showerheads
Read more14 October 2024
Nation-leading all-abilities pontoon for Sunshine Coast
An all-abilities pontoon will be built at a Sunshine Coast park, in what is believed to be an Australian-first for accessibility.
The pontoon will be installed at
Read more14 October 2024
Dementia poised to become Australia’s biggest killer
Dementia is poised to become the leading cause of death in Australia.
The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), released this week, showed
Read more11 October 2024