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.
Oxygen deprivation may contribute to male infertility
31 January, 2025Medical conditions that deprive the testes of oxygen, such as sleep apnoea, may be contributing to the decline in male fertility observed over the past 50 years.
Childhood epilepsy may lead to memory disorders later in life
30 January, 2025Individuals who had childhood epilepsy have an increased accumulation of brain amyloid later in life, potentially predisposing them to disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
Exposure to aircraft noise linked to poor heart function
28 January, 2025People who live close to airports could be at greater risk of poor heart function, increasing the likelihood of heart attacks, life-threatening heart rhythms and strokes.
Your stool can reveal your risk of cardiovascular disease
17 January, 2025Certain faecal proteins have been linked to deadly cardiovascular conditions. A connection between constipation and an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events has also been found.
Quitting smoking increases life expectancy even for seniors
20 December, 2024Although the benefits of quitting smoking diminish with age, there are still substantial gains for older individuals.
Sugary drinks raise cardiovascular disease risk, but occasional sweets don't
17 December, 2024Although higher sugar intake raises your risk of certain cardiovascular diseases, consuming sweet drinks is worse for your health than any other form of sugar.
Twice-yearly injection is 96% effective at HIV prevention
10 December, 2024Results from a phase 3 clinical trial indicate that a twice-yearly injection offers a 96% reduced risk of HIV infection overall, making it more effective than daily oral medication.
Certain hormone therapies linked to increased heart disease risk
03 December, 2024Specific HRT treatments involving both oestrogen and progestogen have been linked to a higher risk of heart disease and rare but serious blood clots.
Common heart medicine may be causing depression
21 November, 2024Beta blockers are unlikely to be needed for heart attack patients who have a normal pumping ability. There is also a risk that these patients will become depressed by the treatment.
Defective sperm doubles pre-eclampsia risk in IVF patients
06 November, 2024A high proportion of the father's spermatozoa possessing DNA strand breaks is associated with doubled risk of pre-eclampsia in women who become pregnant by IVF.
Bright nights may increase risk of death, Alzheimer's
06 November, 2024Avoiding night light and seeking daylight may lead to reduction in disease burden, especially cardiometabolic diseases, and may increase longevity.
