A GP guide to molecular testing in lung cancer
Need to know: Lung cancer remains a significant health challenge in Australia, being the fifth most commonly diagnosed…
Research opens new avenues for treating asthma and other inflammatory diseases
For decades, scientists have thought they understood the biochemical machinery that causes asthma-inflammation in the lungs that constricts…
Natural nasal microbes offer broad-spectrum antiviral protection
Respiratory viral diseases pose severe threats to animal health and global food security, especially in intensive pig farming…
First global standard published to measure outcomes in dengue treatment trials
The first global standard which harmonizes what outcomes to measure in dengue treatment trials has been published this…
How ozone affects lung health and oral microbiome diversity
Scientists reveal that short-term ozone inhalation doesn’t just harm the lungs; it reshapes the microbes in your mouth,…
Randomized trial shows exercise benefits for post-COVID immune regulation
Exercise can help to restore a more normal, well-regulated immune system in people with post-COVID syndrome, according to…
Second-hand smoke causes major health burden for children worldwide
Children lose 8.45 million days of healthy life each year globally due to second hand smoke, according to…
Babies living with dogs show better lung function and reduced asthma rates
Babies exposed to dog allergens in the home have a lower risk of developing asthma by the age…
‘Some doctors swear blind it does not exist’: Why this leading specialist is still focused on long COVID
Associate Professor Anthony Byrne gets that some doctors are sick of COVID-19 and its sequelae. “People probably have…
Study finds 7 to 8 cups a day of coffee, tea, and water tied to longer life
A massive UK Biobank study shows that seven to eight daily drinks, especially a balanced mix of coffee…
Disrupting allergens for better breathing
In the first study of its kind, scientists show that far-UV light can cut airborne allergen levels by…
WHO’s new report highlights the urgent need to address NCDs and mental health
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled “Saving lives, spending less”, revealing that an…