The therapies used to treat childhood cancers can leave lasting damage, according to international and Australian researchers. The researchers say intensive therapies have drastically improved ...

A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) says Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders' cancer outcomes are improving, with their data showing both the incidence of cancer ...

There is a small link between the use of GLP-1 RA weight loss/diabetes drugs such as Ozempic and an eye condition that can lead to vision loss - according to two international studies - however, both ...

GLP-1s - weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy - could help people with obesity reduce their binge eating and similar behaviours, say US and UK researchers, though the evidence remains limited.

The higher temperatures came with increased rainfall, marine heatwaves, and sea level rise, says a report from the World Meteorological Organisation. Many of these changes impacted NZ, which also had ...

On-site testing devices for viral infections such as flu and COVID-19 in nursing homes could reduce the number of people transferred to hospital, according to international research. The team found ...

US scientists say traffic-light-style ecolabels on fast food menus could help us make more sustainable choices. The team tested a range of ecolabels on burger or sandwich menus among 6,210 US adults.

Australian and international researchers say sustained extreme heat was linked to an increased risk of heading to the hospital for issues relating to mental health. The researchers looked at ...

The rate of a life-threatening gut disease called Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) has decreased by 38% in very premature babies who received donated breast milk from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, ...

Some AI models designed to predict stroke and diabetes risk may be based on datasets whose origins cannot be verified, according to new research. Some AI models designed to predict stroke and diabetes ...

Eating a healthier diet in your older years can reduce the risk of developing dementia, in some cases even for those who are at a higher risk, according to international research. The team followed a ...

Children born at a higher birthweight for their gestational age are likely to have a bigger height and weight well into their childhood, according to international research. The team followed the ...