Jessica was told she was healthy, only to find she had a 13kg tumour as cancer rises among younger Aussies
More young Australians are facing an uncertain future after being diagnosed with cancers once thought to affect mostly…
Grip strength links to longer life in women over 60
A large, diverse cohort study shows that muscle strength, especially grip strength, may signal survival odds in older…
Queensland’s new chief health officer Marianne Gale outlines future priorities
Queensland’s new Chief Health Officer (CHO) Marianne Gale reminisces about her time working for Doctors Without Borders to…
WHO validates Libya’s success in eliminating trachoma nationwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a…
Monthly produce prescriptions do not improve blood sugar
A year-long trial of produce subsidies shows that access alone may not be enough to shift cardiometabolic outcomes,…
Study reveals coffee triggers distinct cytokine responses compared with pure caffeine
A controlled human study reveals that coffee’s complex chemical matrix may shape immune responses differently than pure caffeine,…
New bulk-billing GP surgery opens in Perth’s south
A new fully bulk-billing GP surgery has opened in Hamilton Hill. Nova Medical Centre Hamilton Hill opened this…
Short-duration psychedelic therapy shows promise for major depression treatment
A controlled clinical trial suggests a fast-acting psychedelic approach may reduce depressive symptoms, but researchers stress careful interpretation…
Sleep loss triggers brain fluid pulses that impair attention, study finds
New neuroimaging research shows that when sleep-deprived people lose focus, the brain briefly shifts toward sleep-like physiology, offering…
High consumption of sugary drinks linked to anxiety symptoms in adolescents
A new study has identified an association between consumption of drinks containing a high amount of sugar and…
Big breakfast study reveals protein curbs appetite but fiber delivers stronger gut microbiome benefits
A controlled clinical trial shows that what you eat at breakfast, not just how much, may shape appetite,…
Low carb or low fat? New study says the key is good carbs and fats
Food fights pitting low-carbohydrate diets against low-fat diets are off the mark when they aim at heart health,…