Retinal health linked to dementia risk, study shows
30 April, 2025Researchers have discovered that the blood vessels at the back of the eye — called retinal microvasculature — can show early signs someone is at risk of developing dementia.
Pancreatic cancer hijacks metabolism switch to help it spread
29 April, 2025Pancreatic cancer hijacks a molecule known for regulating physiological processes, such as food intake and energy balance, and uses it to promote its own spread.
Placebos appear to reduce PMS symptoms
16 April, 2025Women affected by premenstrual syndrome (PMS) appear to experience less intense and debilitating symptoms after taking placebo pills even when told they do not contain any active medication.
Medicinal cannabis linked to long-term health benefits
15 April, 2025As scientists find a way to improve the effectiveness of CBD, a separate study shows that patients prescribed medicinal cannabis maintain health improvements for at least a year.
Does exercise really extend lifespan? It's complicated
09 April, 2025Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as previously thought.
Aspirin could prevent some cancers from spreading
04 April, 2025The research could lead to the targeted use of aspirin to prevent the spread of susceptible types of cancer, as well as the development of more effective drugs to prevent cancer metastasis.
Heat-induced heart disease is killing Australians
28 March, 2025Hot weather is responsible for an average of almost 50,000 years of healthy life lost to cardiovascular disease every year among people in Australia — a figure that could double, or even triple, by 2050.
Maternal cannabis use puts kids at risk of behavioural problems
27 March, 2025Children exposed to their mother's cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times more likely to develop behavioural problems.
Over-the-counter pain relievers may improve concussion recovery
26 March, 2025People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers.
Diet affects the brain's insulin sensitivity, promoting obesity
20 March, 2025Even a brief consumption of highly processed, unhealthy foods causes a significant alteration in the brains of healthy individuals, which may be the initial cause of obesity.
Better semen quality linked to men living longer
18 March, 2025Men with the best semen quality can expect to live two to three years longer, on average, than men with the lowest semen quality.
Melioidosis outbreak in Queensland claims more lives
28 February, 2025Residents of Far North Queensland are advised to be cautious when coming into contact with soil and muddy water, following several recent deaths from melioidosis.
NSW records first Japanese encephalitis death since 2022
26 February, 2025NSW Health is urging the public to be vigilant and take precautions against mosquitoes, as the state records its first death of a person with Japanese encephalitis since 2022.
Bird flu detected at Victorian poultry farm
12 February, 2025Agriculture Victoria has confirmed the presence of avian influenza at a poultry property in Euroa, just two days after Agriculture Minister Julie Collins declared that Australia was free of the disease.
Common mouth and gut bacteria may increase stroke risk
11 February, 2025A common bacteria usually found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract appears to be abundant in the guts of people with stroke.
