Climate change through a disaster medicine lens
Australia is heading for a “perfect storm” as climate change ramps up the frequency of disasters and as the population…
Global Reach
WHO’s first blueprint for dementia research
Launch of WHO’s first blueprint for dementia research: Dementia is one of the greatest health challenges of our generation. “Although…
Dementia diagnosis could be fast-tracked with AI
Dementia diagnosis could be fast-tracked using artificial intelligence: Different forms of dementia could be spotted sooner and more easily by…
Australian lab grown milk
Australian lab grown milk : A new animal-free milk that emulates the natural fermentation process in cows could hit supermarket…
Pioneering bacteria research
Pioneering research using bacteria brings scientists a step closer to creating artificial cells with lifelike functionality. Scientists have harnessed the…
Nanoplastics can move up the food chain
Nanoplastics can move up the food chain from plants to insects and from insects to fish: A new study from the…
Half of health care facilities globally lack basic hygiene services
Half of health care facilities worldwide lack basic hygiene services with water and soap or alcohol-based hand rub where patients…
World-first preventative DNA screening for cancer and heart disease risk
World-first preventative DNA screening for cancer and heart disease risk: Young Australians can now access a free DNA saliva test…
Polio booster campaign
Polio booster campaign: Last month an unvaccinated man in Rockland county, New York contracted and became parylised by Poliomyelitis (Polio). …
Mathematical modelling fighting malaria
Mathematical modelling to fight malaria: Researchers have created a mathematical model to predict genetic resistance to antimalarial drugs in Africa…