Maldives achieves historic triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of diseases
In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child…
Popular vitamin D supplement may have an unexpected effect, experts warn
Vitamin D is known to be essential to many aspects of human health — but a new study suggests that…
Global burden of atrial fibrillation/flutter attributable to a high body mass index (HBMI) from 1990–2021 | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Paralleling the global surge in atrial fibrillation incidence [1]. Currently, both the prevalence of HBMI and the HAB…
WA’s flu season exceeds 30,000 cases as authorities blame low vaccination rates
Western Australia has experienced its worst flu season on record, with more than 30,000 influenza cases reported this…
‘Very precarious’: ACDC issues measles alert
Cases jumped to 133 this year, prompting calls for urgent vaccination and awareness. Rising measles cases in Australia…
Blocking two enzymes weakens prostate tumors and boosts drug effectiveness
A major international study has uncovered a new vulnerability in prostate cancer cells that could help improve treatment…
Multilateral collaboration remains key amid funding shifts in global health
As the US withdraws from the World Health Organization and cuts overseas aid, regional partnerships are critical to…
New chemotherapy suite opens at Glengarry Private Hospital in Duncraig
Residents in Perth’s northern suburbs now have greater access to chemotherapy services after the opening of a new…
Exposure to consecutive extreme ozone-heatwave events and neurological disorders: a retrospective cohort study in Nanjing, China | Environmental Health
Stam CJ. Modern network science of neurological disorders. Nat Rev Neurosci. 2014;15(10):683–95. Article CAS Google Scholar Steinmetz JD,…
From Calling to Commodity ⋆ Brownstone Institute Joseph Varon
When I was a young medical student, I believed with all my heart that medicine was the highest…
Parental teasing and criticism fuel body image issues later in life
New research reveals that parents’ verbal remarks about weight can leave a deeper and longer-lasting mark on their…
Parents flock to Tylenol alternatives amid Trump autism claims
When President Trump warned that pregnant women and children should avoid taking Tylenol, the wellness industry was ready…