Breakthrough in fridge-free medicine storage
A new approach to storing and transporting vital medicine aims to improve the outcomes for patients in remote and disadvantaged communities.
Scientists in the United
Read more18 July 2024Health
Stop the scroll call from mental health groups
Mental health organisations have suggested limiting infinite scroll features as one measure to improve the safety of social media platforms for young people.
In a
Read more18 July 2024
Four-night patient travel rule scrapped
Queenslanders needing to travel to access healthcare will no longer need to fund accommodation while away from home.
Currently, under the State Government’s Patient
Read more16 July 2024
Fears zero-alcohol products a gateway for teens
The appeal of zero-alcohol products to teenagers has raised concerns about the drinks becoming a gateway to alcohol use later in life.
New research commissioned by the
Read more16 July 2024
Cocaine use at record levels in Australia
The use of cocaine, MDMA and methylamphetamine is at record levels, with regional Queensland among the biggest users per capita, according to recent water testing.
The
Read more13 July 2024
Australia-first cancer therapy for Townsville
Townsville will become the first regional city in Australia to offer a revolutionary new treatment for leukaemia and other blood cancers.
The Townsville Hospital and
Read more11 July 2024
Older Australians connected, but concerned
More than 80 percent of older Australians use technology, but are concerned about the security of their personal information.
New research by not-for-profit aged care
Read more11 July 2024
Test reveals dangerous new coronavirus variants
A tool has been developed to determine which new coronavirus variants will be the most harmful.
Developed by researchers at Cornell University, the bioelectric device
Read more10 July 2024
Peptide path to greener cancer treatments
Greener cancer treatments are a step closer thanks to new research out of the United Kingdom.
With most current processes involving the use of toxic chemicals,
Read more10 July 2024
Smart clothing will revolutionise body monitoring
A new generation of smart clothing could revolutionise the way people exercise and recover from injury.
Researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Bath have
Read more9 July 2024