AI reveals new antibiotic options to explore
Pharmaceutical manufacturers now have access to almost a million potential sources of antibiotics, as researchers work to combat growing resistance to current
Read more7 June 2024Health
Lower age limit for free bowel cancer screening
The Federal Government is extending the free bowel screening program to people aged above 45.
Currently, people aged 50 to 74 receive a free bowel screening kit in the
Read more6 June 2024
Shine disappears from Gold hospital cover
Australians are being urged to re-consider top-level hospital cover, as the cost of private health insurance soars.
Consumer group CHOICE has found that while annual
Read more5 June 2024
Panel probes health legacy of Games
A free public event in Brisbane this week will discuss how the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games can provide long-term health benefits for Queenslanders.
On Thursday,
Read more5 June 2024
Cardiologists call for urgent action on pollution
Prominent cardiologists have called for a major offensive against pollution, saying it is a bigger health threat than war, terrorism and major diseases.
A series of
Read more5 June 2024
New skin cancer treatment shows promise
Trials of a new cancer treatment have shown promising results in improving the survival odds for people with melanoma skin cancer.
Moderna and Merck have announced the
Read more5 June 2024
Budget funds for new Ambulance officers
More than 185 new Queensland ambulance officers will be on duty before the end of the year under new funding to be announced in next week’s State Budget.
Almost $130
Read more4 June 2024
Researchers develop brain growth chart
Most parents chart their new-borns’ growth in length and weight, now Brisbane researchers have developed a growth chart for young brains.
Researchers at QIMR
Read more4 June 2024
Prevention a small part of drug battle billions
Australian governments are spending billions in the battle against illicit drugs, but less than 10 percent is directed towards use prevention and response to harm,
Read more4 June 2024
Food photos in the frame for healthy diet
For those who rush to immortalise Insta-worthy food creations before devouring them, your passion has been vindicated.
New research from Curtin University has found that
Read more3 June 2024