Long COVID cost the Australian economy almost $10 billion in 2022 – new research
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 10–20% of people suffer from long COVID after they…
Who dies in a heat wave? How to help protect the vulnerable in our communities
Extreme heat is a silent killer. From time to time, we hear about shocking cases…
Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemic
The mpox outbreak in Africa is yet another example of how infectious diseases perceived to…
Ovarian cancer is hard to detect. Focusing on these 4 symptoms can help with diagnosis
Ovarian cancers are often found when they are already advanced and hard to treat. Researchers…
Perimenopause linked with higher risk of bipolar and depression – UKRI
A team from Cardiff University’s School of Medicine and Bipolar UK studied 128,294 female participants…
Rape and murder of doctor sparks nationwide protests in India
The Aug. 9 rape and murder of a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor in a government-run…
The promise and challenges of personalized medicine
Personalized medicine describes a treatment tailored to one or a few individuals who have potentially…
Gene editing could add new power to a 100-year-old vaccine
Tuberculosis dates back more than 9,000 years. It is the most infectious bacterial disease and…
The percentage of Australians with disability has surged in a few years. Here’s why
Updated figures show Australia has witnessed a significant surge in disability prevalence, marking a pivotal…
Doping regulations and athletes’ mental health medications
Elite gymnast Simone Biles made headlines in 2021 when she withdrew from the team finals…