New sonogram pads eliminate cold gel for better patient comfort
If you’ve ever had a sonogram you know that, even though the test isn’t too hard to endure,…
WHO launches 2026 appeal to help millions of people in health emergencies and crisis settings
The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its 2026 global appeal to ensure that millions of people living…
Arlington syphilis infections are on the rise, nearly 50% over statewide average
A rising number of syphilis infections in Arlington is driving a push to do better at testing and…
Revolutionary therapy treats ‘untreatable’ blood cancer
A world-first gene therapy which turns white blood cells into a disease-busting “living drug” has reversed previously untreatable…
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Pfizer’s monthly obesity injection drove shows promise in trial
Smith Collection | Archive Photos | Getty Images Pfizer on Thursday said its experimental obesity drug, which it…
US health insurance costs keep rising — opening the door for the next big reform effort
Another window to stem America’s latest health care cost crisis has closed. Congress set a self-imposed deadline of…
Spain achieves the world’s first face transplant with a donor who was euthanised
A hospital in Spain has achieved a significant medical breakthrough by performing the world’s first face transplant using…
First Point Health expands Newstead centre with pharmacy plans
This bulk-billing medical centre has been on the forefront for community health, and they’re expanding their second business.…
$700m federal health funding win for Tasmania hospitals
A new health funding agreement thrashed out with the federal government will deliver an extra $700m into the…
VicHealth given a lifeline as opposition vows to block health promotion agency’s axing
Premier Jacinta Allan’s plan to axe VicHealth is set to fail, with the opposition joining the Greens to…
Americans living longer after cancer diagnosis — Harvard Gazette
New findings on cancer survival rates offer hope for the more than 2 million Americans diagnosed each year.…