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Gene breakthrough for menopausal women

Researchers have identified a gene that could help reduce unhealthy fat in postmenopausal women. Cornell University Professor Daniel Berry said a new study had

Discovery to strengthen human immune factory

New human cells have been discovered which age a key immune organ, creating the possibility of being able to counter their impact and better ward off illness in old

World-first program targets common genetic disorder

Australians with the country’s most common genetic disorder now have access to the world’s first cloud-based patent registry. QIMR Berghofer Deputy Director

Young more open to drinking recycled water

Younger people are more accepting of drinking recycled water, paving the way for its increased use in the future. New research from global professional services firm GHD

Royal Flying Doctor Service at new Aerohub at Brisbane Airport

Brisbane aeromedical hub a ‘super base’

Work has started on a $420m Aeromedical Hub at Brisbane Airport, which will house key Queensland health aerial services and be the biggest precinct of its type in the

Sugar-laden baby food dominates Aussie shelves

Most baby and toddler foods on Australian supermarket shelves do not meet international nutrition and marketing guidelines. A study by the George Institute for Global

Earbud devices to combat drowsy driving

New earbud devices have been developed that will detect if the wearer is becoming dangerously sleepy. Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley say the device

More firepower needed in skin cancer battle

New weapons may be needed in the battle to prevent further sharp rises in potentially deadly melanomas. This is particularly the case in Queensland which is known as the

Queensland babies in genetic screening trial

Thousands of Queensland newborns will be screened for genetic illnesses under a trial program. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) will use a $5.5 Federal

Spike in children hospitalised with flu

The number of Queensland children under five hospitalised with the flu has doubled in a week, prompting warnings from the State Government. State Health Minister Shannon

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