During COVID lockdowns, did your diet suffer at all? More takeaway? Sugary drinks and junk food? This was a common story, especially among young adults, and research shows this may have exacerbated … [+376 chars]
In Australia each year, approximately 55,000 people suffer a heart attack, with a similar number suffering from stroke. Many are caused by blood clots that block the flow of blood to the heart, often… [+3149 chars]
Japanese encephalitis (JEV) has been found for the first time in feral pigs in far north Queensland. Key points: <ul><li>Japanese encephalitis is transmitted through mosquito bites</li><li>The dise… [+2527 chars]
The world's largest and longest-running study on respiratory health, the Tasmanian Longitudinal Health Study, has found children who had bronchitis are more likely to develop serious lung issues late… [+1357 chars]
After two years with virtually no cases of influenza in Australia, cases and hospitalisations are now ticking up - and we've now got COVID-19 to deal with as well. So what do we need to know about … [+3777 chars]
More COVID-19 variants are likely in Australia but that does not mean there will be a return to lockdowns and harsh restrictions, experts say. The Omicron variant of the virus crashed on to Australi… [+2842 chars]
Modern medical science has made remarkable progress in the treatment of asthma. Inhalers containing steroids are particularly effective in preventing an asthma attack. But getting people to take thes… [+5840 chars]
Paxlovid is the leading oral medication for preventing severe cases of COVID-19 in high-risk individuals. However, symptoms returned in some patients after treatment was completed, prompting the Cent… [+3762 chars]
Within six years NSW Health hopes to dramatically reduce the incidence of hepatitis C, a disease which disproportionately affects Indigenous people. In 2019 the notification rate for hepatitis C was… [+896 chars]
US hospitals, clinics and pharmacies began vaccinating the nation’s youngest children against Covid-19 on Tuesday, a milestone that was welcomed by parents eager to protect kids from the worst impact… [+3882 chars]
