Kimberley diphtheria rates more than triple in a month after 50-year eradication
Cases of the potentially fatal bacterial infection diphtheria have more than tripled in the past month in Western…
Anthony Albanese’s national address contained reassurance on the fuel crisis — and a warning shot
Anthony Albanese used his address to the nation — broadcast across every television and radio network in the…
Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams ruled out of 2026 Super Rugby season
“They found an infection in my back called discitis, which means I’m going to be on antibiotics for…
Reducing ‘just in case’ purchases can help avoid empty shelves and fuel bowsers
If you’ve topped up your tank at a petrol station recently, did it feel like you were “panic…
Smart dressing spots infection risk and helps wounds heal
The hydrogel patch senses early biochemical shifts in chronic wounds and releases therapeutic nanozymes on cue, in a…
Kansas City health officials confirm first measles case in eight years
A Kansas City resident has tested positive for measles, marking the city’s first confirmed case in eight years.…
Queensland woman wakes from coma after contracting meningitis and septic shock on ski holiday to Japan
Anna Gallo’s voice sounds remarkably clear for someone who was on death’s door less than a fortnight ago.…
‘I’m back!’ Australian cricket great Damien Martyn shares heartfelt update on remarkable recovery
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has shared a positive update on his recovery from meningitis, an infection that…
why some people die from typically harmless germs
Michael Levin had just started working as a paediatric infectious-disease doctor in London when he received an urgent…
Innovative projects funded to improve health outcomes
Research to improve outcomes for transplant patients, identify osteoporosis risk, protect and strengthen bones and prevent the spread…
Will mpox go global again? Research shows it’s evolving in curious ways
Mpox virus particles (purple) seem to be spreading more easily between people.Credit: NIAID/SPL As mpox continues to spark…
Mask requirements at Maryland hospitals return amid rising flu cases
Experts warned amid the holiday season that fewer vaccinations and a new influenza variant swarming the region could…