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A ray of hope: New test could spot Alzheimer’s early

Monash University engineers have made a groundbreaking advancement that could soon allow GPs to screen for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) with a simple finger-prick blood...

Art for a cause: HIV exhibition boosts support for Asia Pacific

The National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA) and ViiV Healthcare Australia have announced that proceeds from the 2023 HIV Science as Art...

XEC in Australia: What we know so far

A new COVID-19 variant has made its way to Australia, and it’s causing a stir among health experts. Known as XEC, this variant has...

A call to focus: MS Australia advocates for enhanced neurological research funding

The Australian Government's recent commitment to enhance health and medical research has been met with both applause and appeals for a sharper focus on...

Celebrating Australia’s unsung heroes in health and community care

With just one week remaining, anticipation is mounting for the 2024 HESTA Excellence Awards. These awards will shine a spotlight on 24 national finalists,...

Unlock your fitness with this ultimate nutrient-rich guide

Eating right often sounds like a complex chemistry experiment, peppered with calculations, guilt over calorie counts, and a never-ending battle against the lure of...

Call for enhanced after-hours care across Australia

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is advocating for improved after-hours care to ensure patients across Australia receive the necessary medical attention...

Staying health-conscious in India: Preethi’s tips for travelling families

With the holiday season upon us in December, families across Australia are preparing for trips to India. As an Indian-American mum navigating these same...

GPs demand greater action on women’s health

GPs are calling for greater action to better address women’s health issue. This has been pointed out by the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP),...

New method discovered for controlling blood vessel growth

La Trobe University and Phillipps-University of Marburg (Germany) scientists have discovered how a peptide called Apelin regulates blood vessel growth, opening new avenues of research...