Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Authorities continue to grapple with an asbestos mulch contamination crisis.
Pollution linked to brain effect
Tiny particles in air pollution have been linked to the development of Alzheimer’s.
Cannabis tests well for melanoma
New research shows the potential of cannabis extracts in treating melanoma.
Custom cells could drive sector
Australia's synthetic biology sector appears set to bolster the economy by billions in coming decades.
New endo drug approved
The TGA has approved Ryeqo - the first new treatment for endometriosis in Australia in 13 years.
Serotonin link upended
New findings could change the understanding of how the gut communicates with the brain ...
State vaccinations probed
Court rulings on Queensland’s public sector vaccination scheme have sparked legal and ethical debates.
Sleep study shows risks
In a wake-up call for sleepy adults, nearly one-third are not getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
ADHD seen as ancient driver
Researchers have explored the idea that ADHD may have evolved because it makes better explorers.
Musk plugs brain link
Elon Musk says the first human recipient of Neuralink’s brain chip can now control a computer mouse solely through thought.
Asbestos checks expand
Asbestos contamination concerns widen in New South Wales, with additional sites including schools and hospitals...
Cancer firm returns
GenesisCare, Australia's leading cancer service provider, has emerged from bankruptcy protection.
Data set for local CDC
The Australian government is progressing its new Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC).
Rice-beef hybrid for cheap feeds
While the world prepares to stomach lab grown meat, researchers are working on rice-grown beef.