The focus of recent studies on the mental health of Australian teenagers during the pandemic, suggests a significant gender difference in the way adolescents have been coping. A poll conducted by th… [+2675 chars]
By Katie Attwell and Tauel Harper, The University of Western Australia Crawley (Australia), Jun 4 (The Conversation) For decades, anti-vaccine movements have generated and spread rumours that vaccine… [+6493 chars]
The Northern Territory has recorded its highest number of influenza cases in at least five years, putting significant pressure on an already stretched hospital system. Key points: <ul><li>As flu ca… [+3592 chars]
Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which specific immune cells can block breast cancer development and even suppress a developed tumor. In mice studies, the team observed that CD4+ T helper… [+2694 chars]
The latest research from a Queensland based study reveals millions of Australian Covid patients may have an undiagnosed kidney injury (AKI). Data released by the University of Queensland showed arou… [+1902 chars]
News Pre-print studies are beginning to flesh out understanding of efficacy, suggesting Paxlovid may have a greater impact – particularly on at-risk older people. Evidence on the real world applica… [+7768 chars]
When a new coronavirus emerged from nature in 2019, it changed the world. But COVID-19 wont be the last disease to jump across from the shrinking wild. Just this weekend, it was announced that Austra… [+5868 chars]
A new mobile app feature - made here in Australia - is bringing new hope to epilepsy sufferers worldwide. The innovative technology, which has been 10 years in the making, is designed to help better… [+2637 chars]
Summer is here, and that means people will be soaking up the sun. While some vitamin D from sun rays is good in moderation, experts warn that if you overdo it, youre at risk for melanoma, a less comm… [+2852 chars]
A month ago, the historic milestone of deciphering the entire genetic code book of the human body (the genome), was made public. The genes are found on the chromosomes. These chromosomes are then loc… [+3011 chars]
A new method to combat malaria which sees the disease turn against itself could offer an effective treatment for the hundreds of millions of people infected globally each year, as the efficacy of cur… [+3049 chars]
For many Melburnians, the turn in the weather might be triggering. For the past couple of years, if you felt the brisk winter air on your face it was usually during a brief daily outing that took yo… [+8233 chars]
