Legionnaires’ disease: The gardening risk that can turn deadly; what you need to know
Prendeville, a keen gardener, had been potting flowers for summer when, three days later, she began experiencing flu-like…
‘Saved by the Bell’ actor Dennis Haskins’ cause of death revealed
The cause of death for Dennis Haskins, an actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding across the…
Spring gardeners warned of Legionnaires’ disease risk after 135 hospitalised, 36 Canterbury cases
Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia caused by breathing in the bacteria, with public health recording an…
Influenza Cases Rising in Japan After Early Start to Season
Japan Data Society Health Oct 2, 2026 Japan’s influenza season began in August in 2026, which is the…
Biotics, ginger and protein in nutraceutical research spotlight
Mixed Martial Art (Sunan Wongsa-nga/Getty Images) Probiotic supplementation could reduce the adverse effects of rapid weight loss in…
Former Wallabies hooker Nathan Charles reveals MND diagnosis at 37
“And, yeah, just at times quite cruel.” Nathan Charles, who played four tests for the Wallabies including two…
Dementia: New book Human Forever urges rethink of the way we view the disease
Toebes’ book, which explores different approaches to dementia care around the world, suggests we may need to reframe…
Trump says some routine immunizations will be split into 5 shots
Trump says some routine immunizations will be split into 5 shots. Vaccine experts say it won’t work President…
Fourth measles-related death reported in US as outbreak grows
The Pennsylvania deaths have prompted a heated debate between the state’s Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, and President Donald…
Routine blood testing may hold hidden clues to colorectal cancer
Routine blood testing may hold hidden clues to colorectal cancer before age 45 When you have blood drawn…
Caffeine dominates esports supplements, says new systematic review
Pure caffeine supplementation was associated with consistent improvements in cognitive function, gaming performance and psychological mood. The review…
Three Lotto players split $1m as Powerball rolls over to $28m
Powerball will be $28m for this Saturday’s draw after going unclaimed on Wednesday night. Three Lotto players have…