Antiviral nasal spray secures multimillion‑dollar boost
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A nasal spray developed by UCLA virologists works by disabling molecules on the surface of…
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship exposes the continuing threat of zoonotic spillover
On April 1, 2026, the Dutch-flagged expedition cruise ship MV Hondius departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, embarking on a…
Diphtheria alert: WA Health urges West Aussies to get vaccinated with outbreak hitting 60 cases
West Australians are being urged to ensure they are up to date with their diphtheria vaccinations with 60…
Consumption of eggs can decrease risk of Alzheimer’s
Consumption of eggs is associated with a lower risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease for those 65…
$15m win for research into early onset cancer
Rates of cancers in adults under 50 are rising significantly, but seven Australian research projects hope to find…
Omega-3 Supplements Linked to Cognitive Decline in Surprising New Study
A widely used supplement may not behave as expected in the aging brain, hinting at deeper biological mechanisms…
Health Ministry panel seeks to halt use of medical cannabis in smokable form
With Israel having one of the world’s highest rates of medical cannabis consumption per capita, a Health Ministry…
Common Pregnancy Medications Linked to Higher Autism Risk in Massive U.S. Study
A large-scale national study analyzing millions of U.S. births has uncovered a potential link between prenatal exposure to…
Australia-first detection of poliovirus strain made during Perth wastewater testing
A strain of the potentially deadly and highly contagious poliovirus recorded overseas has now been detected in Australia…
Germany Pushes On With Plan to Overhaul Healthcare and Budget
Germany agreed on a budget blueprint and prepared a healthcare overhaul as the governing coalition seeks to push…
Postnatal depression risk highest two weeks after birth, University of Queensland study finds
The first few weeks of motherhood after often painted as joyful, filled with newborn cuddles and celebration. But…
Popular Vitamin D Supplement Has “Previously Unknown” Negative Effect, Study Finds
New research suggests that not all forms of vitamin D behave the same in the body. One type…