The iron lung is gone, polio isn’t: Why we must not forget the disease we’ve spent centuries trying to erase
The death of one of the last known people to rely on an iron lung has marked the…
Political polarization drives surge in anti-vaccine legislation across the US
Despite overwhelming evidence on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, vaccine hesitancy intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic…
New battery-powered device detects Bundibugyo Ebola virus in thirty minutes
Professor Yasutoshi Kido of the Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU), in collaboration with K.K. DNAFORM…
COVID lockdown babies show language strengths at age four
Four-year-olds born during England’s first lockdown performed well in many language and reasoning tests, but researchers found signs…
Lance Thompson’s daughter reveals in exclusive interview what claimed the NRL star’s life
For almost eight years, former NRL forward Lance Thompson’s death was publicly described as a medical episode. Now,…
Diet helps people lose weight regardless of genetic obesity risk
A six-month clinical trial found that people with a high genetic risk for obesity benefited just as much…
Maternal diets high in UPFs may influence children’s health years later
From maternal metabolism to the developing infant microbiome, researchers trace how early exposure to ultra-processed foods may carry…
Online harassment and screen time linked to suicidal thoughts
In the digital age, adolescents and young adults increasingly form social connections through online spaces, including social media,…
Breast and prostate cancer survival worsens with metabolic syndrome
In a large study of older US adults, metabolic syndrome marked substantially poorer survival after breast or prostate…
New report highlights top ten brain health breakthroughs for clinicians
“Understanding Breakthroughs in Brain Health: Top 10 Articles of 2025” – the latest “Top 10” report in the…
Face recognition declines with age may lie in how your eyes move
Older adults may retain the visual strategies learned earlier in life, but declining eye movement consistency could make…
Mystery surrounds sudden departure of Mildura Base Public Hospital chief executive
One of the largest employers in Victoria’s north-west, Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH), has suddenly parted ways with…