Health and Medical News
The Supreme Court of Victoria has dismissed a class action lawsuit against pharmaceutical giant Bayer.
Path opens for lab-grown quail
Draft standards for assessing lab-grown meat have been proposed, beginning with cell-cultured quail meat.
NT medics show low support
A survey conducted of NT paramedics union has found 88 per cent lack confidence in the leadership of St John Ambulance NT.
T Cell blocker cracked open
Monash researchers are working on a way to increase the ability of the body’s own T cells to target cancer.
Body heat tapped for power
Queensland engineers are looking to power wearable devices with body heat.
ADHD response probed
The government’s ADHD response offers recognition but little relief for those still struggling.
Site to fight gendered violence
A new research centre is targeting the elimination of violence against women.
H5N1 twist tested
One mutation could turn H5N1 from livestock nuisance to a potential human pandemic.
Elective return plotted
New stats show a record number of public hospital admissions for elective surgeries in 2023-24.
Arthritis rates to rise
Arthritis rates in Australia are set to rise, with new research forecasting that 5.4 million people will be living with the condition by 2040.
Young folk flock to cover
Cost-of-living pressures have seen more Australians prioritise health insurance.
Weight loss economics reviewed
Economists have analysed the broader effects of new weight loss wonder drugs.
Fire foam spread studied
Researchers say a particular kind of PFOA may be more prevalent in the environment than predicted.
Fire effects measured
Air pollution from fires has been linked to 1.5 million annual deaths worldwide.
Endo drug added to PBS
Australian women battling endometriosis now have affordable access to a long-awaited treatment.
Pot scheme reviewed
Australians are spending over $65 million a month on medicinal cannabis, but ethical care seems optional.
Sleep length linked to heart issues
Research has identified a strong connection between irregular sleep patterns and heightened risks of major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.