Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo surpasses 10,000 cases
More than 10,000 people have been infected with Ebola virus in what is now the Democratic Republic of…
Ovarian cancer: Why Australia could lead the world in the fight
Ovarian cancer is a ‘silent killer’, but it doesn’t have to be- and Australia could lead the way…
‘Saved by the Bell’ actor Dennis Haskins’ cause of death revealed
The cause of death for Dennis Haskins, an actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding across the…
Medibank CEO David Koczkar’s warning over Australia’s healthcare system
As the Medibank Group turned 50 on 1 October 2026, its story overlaps with Medicare, the creation of…
Tobacco tax: Medical bodies warn against cutting excise
Proposals to lower the tobacco tax risk allowing “organised crime and big tobacco” to “rewrite Australia’s health policy”,…
Biotics, ginger and protein in nutraceutical research spotlight
Mixed Martial Art (Sunan Wongsa-nga/Getty Images) Probiotic supplementation could reduce the adverse effects of rapid weight loss in…
Dementia: New book Human Forever urges rethink of the way we view the disease
Toebes’ book, which explores different approaches to dementia care around the world, suggests we may need to reframe…
‘Most concerned’: King Charles III ‘told to back off’ after checking in on ailing friend of 45 years Sir Ranulph Fiennes
A new report has alleged King Charles III was barred from reaching out to his longtime friend, Sir…
Caffeine dominates esports supplements, says new systematic review
Pure caffeine supplementation was associated with consistent improvements in cognitive function, gaming performance and psychological mood. The review…
Study on degenerative brain disease finds CTE in 31 former rugby league players
A landmark study has found 31 rugby league players have been diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease chronic…
Colossal Biosciences: Scientist Andrew Pask helping to bring back the Tasmanian tiger
The grainy black and white footage of the last Tasmanian tiger pacing back and forth in a cage…
5 things you can do to help South Australia’s native birds
South Australia is home to some pretty spectacular birdlife – from pelicans and hooded plovers to magpies, honeyeaters…