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Research fund gap risks pandemic and biothreat defences

Research fund gap risks pandemic and biothreat defences

Medical researchers have been missing out on promised money for ten years and call for better funding to protect Australians from the next pandemic.

COVID jabs cut the risk of heart complications in kids

COVID jabs cut the risk of heart complications in kids

COVID jabs cut the risk of heart complications in kids

COVID jabs cut the risk of heart complications in kids

Vaccination has been associated with a smaller risk of rare heart conditions compared to COVID-19 infection in children, the largest study of its kind suggests.

One simple change could possibly save dozens of babies

One simple change could possibly save dozens of babies

One simple change could possibly save dozens of babies

One simple change could possibly save dozens of babies

A leading diabetes expert is urging Australia to make access to a game-changing medical device easier and cheaper for those with the condition.

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New study may open doors for families with Parkinson's

New study may open doors for families with Parkinson's

New research into Parkinson's could provide hope for families with a generations-long history of the neurodegenerative disease.

Aussie pharma giant sees no pain from big Trump tariffs

Aussie pharma giant sees no pain from big Trump tariffs

The Australian government and pharmaceutical exporters are scrambling to determine whether they will be impacted by Donald Trump's latest tariff bombshell.

Vaccine site could save Australia billions in pandemic

Vaccine site could save Australia billions in pandemic

Australia's first sovereign mRNA vaccine facility could give the nation a shot in the arm against the next pandemic, an independent report says.

Childhood chronic pain costing Australians billions

Childhood chronic pain costing Australians billions

Chronic pain in children is a silent epidemic costing Australia billions in lost productivity every year, according to new research.

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Dire dementia prognosis prompts political action demand

Dire dementia prognosis prompts political action demand

Dire dementia prognosis prompts political action demand

Dire dementia prognosis prompts political action demand

Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia, but advocates believe rising rates of the disease can be curbed if governments offer more support.

App paving way for cerebral palsy early diagnosis

App paving way for cerebral palsy early diagnosis

App paving way for cerebral palsy early diagnosis

App paving way for cerebral palsy early diagnosis

An app is helping speed up the process of diagnosing cerebral palsy in babies by allowing parents to complete an early test from their own home.

Cigarette draw backs for smoker's kids, grandchildren

Cigarette draw backs for smoker's kids, grandchildren

Cigarette draw backs for smoker's kids, grandchildren

Cigarette draw backs for smoker's kids, grandchildren

Harm from cigarettes could be handed down to a smoker's children and even grandchildren, sparking a fresh health warning for families.

Spotlight on improving women's health research, funding

Spotlight on improving women's health research, funding

Spotlight on improving women's health research, funding

Spotlight on improving women's health research, funding

Health experts are calling for persistent underfunding in women's health research to be addressed and for changes to improve access to care.

Calls to streamline cancer diagnosis 'tsunami'

Calls to streamline cancer diagnosis 'tsunami'

Calls to streamline cancer diagnosis 'tsunami'

Calls to streamline cancer diagnosis 'tsunami'

Australians impacted by cancer are being asked to share their experiences to help ease the overwhelm and complexity of the diagnosis journey.

Weekend vices linked to severity of sleep disorder

Weekend vices linked to severity of sleep disorder

Weekend vices linked to severity of sleep disorder

Weekend vices linked to severity of sleep disorder

Late-night boozing and bad habits on weekends may be causing more than Mondayitis - it could be triggering a spike in sleep disorder symptoms.

Ambitious project aims to stop breast cancer recurring

Ambitious project aims to stop breast cancer recurring

Ambitious project aims to stop breast cancer recurring

Ambitious project aims to stop breast cancer recurring

An historic $25 million investment will fund a research program focused on stopping breast cancer recurrence, with the long-term goal to halve deaths.

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Novo Nordisk warns of layoffs as pressure mounts

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, Europe's most valuable company, is eyeing potential cost-cutting measures.

Migraine misery ails one in three Australian women

Australian women afflicted by severe and debilitating migraines are calling for more research and support as a study highlights the extent of the problem.

World-first study could provide MS breakthrough

A groundbreaking Australian study is using DNA analysis to pinpoint a person's genetic risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

Less pounding of pavement may deliver same health boost

People might be able to get away with a few thousands less steps a day while retaining the major preventative health benefits of walking, new research suggests.

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Brain expert champions national fight against dementia

A leading brain researcher calls for federal funding of a pioneering program aimed at reducing rates of dementia and slowing progress of the disease.

Trade stand-off continues as US drug tariffs loom

The deadline on US pharmaceutical tariffs has been dramatically brought forward, in the latest escalation of Donald Trump's trade war with the world.

Three-person IVF technique pioneered in UK

British scientists have pioneered a three-person IVF technique to spare children from inheriting diseases, with the procedure resulting in eight healthy babies.

First Nations hepatitis B risks revealed in study

A study of more than 700 people living with a unique strain of hepatitis B, predominantly affecting Indigenous people, has found severe risks to liver health.

Overblown vitamin A claims spread amid measles outbreak

As cases of measles continue to rise around the world, misleading claims about a "cure" for the disease are being shared online.

New dads mental struggle can impact children's health

As one-in-10 new dads experience a mental health challenge, research has found a father's mental health can potentially affect their child's development.

Tech boss fears AI regulations will hamper innovation

The leader of one of Australia's top medical technology companies warns strict regulations on artificial intelligence could hamper local innovation.

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