Venomous Bites and Stings Day a timely reminder
School venom research experts welcome new awareness day to help Australians better prepare for run-ins with venomous creatures this summer. Australia is home to some...
Global Reach
The Global Reach category highlights health issues, systems and innovations from around the world. It brings international perspectives on public health, equity, policy and practice, showcasing how different regions confront shared challenges and opportunities in health and care.
WHO: immediate skin to skin care for survival
WHO advises immediate skin to skin care for survival of small and preterm babies: WHO launches new guidelines to improve survival and health outcomes for...
Sub-Saharan Africa: New project set to develop diagnostics
Researchers from the University of Glasgow are leading a new international project which aims to provide Sub-Saharan Africa with portable, reliable and affordable methods to...
Chronic jet lag discovered in people living with HIV
People living with HIV have a significantly delayed internal body clock, consistent with the symptoms of jet lag, according to new findings reported by researchers...
Tipping Point: Climate Change: The Facts
Climate Change: The Facts We're just two degrees away from a climate catastrophe. If the rate of global warming continues, we'll reach the threshold for...
Viruses can ‘hitchhike’ on microplastics
Microplastics are not just tiny particles that can be ingested, they can also carry viruses, a University of Queensland study has revealed. The study, led...
Health must be front and centre at COP27
Health must be front and centre in the COP27 climate change negotiations - On the eve of the pivotal climate talks at COP27, the World...
New bid to ‘outflank’ antimicrobial resistance
New bid to 'outflank' antimicrobial resistance: A major new project will investigate the defence mechanisms of bacterial cells, to help stop the spread of drug-resistant...
Lead poisoning still a global issue
‘Say no to lead poisoning’ is the theme of the 10th International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) to raise awareness about lead poisoning and encourage...
Positive results for concussion treatment trial
Positive results for concussion treatment trial: Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical stage biotech company developing a drug treatment for concussion to address underlying neuro-metabolic dysfunction...
