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Climate concerns after worst dengue season in years

Climate concerns after worst dengue season in years

A conference has discussed multi-pronged responses to curtailing a debilitating mosquito-borne disease after an outbreak of over 20,000 cases.

Funding mission aims to offers hope for arthritis cure

Funding mission aims to offers hope for arthritis cure

Funding mission aims to offers hope for arthritis cure

Funding mission aims to offers hope for arthritis cure

A multimillion-dollar research centre to combat arthritis is being heralded as a massive boost for the huge number of Australians who suffer from the disease.

Hospital bed woes trigger boost for care-at-home scheme

Hospital bed woes trigger boost for care-at-home scheme

Hospital bed woes trigger boost for care-at-home scheme

Hospital bed woes trigger boost for care-at-home scheme

Data from Australia's most populous state reveals people are staying in hospital much longer than necessary while waiting for aged care or disability support.

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Pioneering researcher remembered as cancer fight ends

Pioneering researcher remembered as cancer fight ends

A renowned pathologist and former Australian of the Year has been remembered as a selfless fighter who strived to improve the lives of others.

Tax changes push biotech and health sectors offside

Tax changes push biotech and health sectors offside

Changes to research and development tax could force Australian biotech, med tech and health tech companies offshore, according to sector advocates.

Fight to slay MND 'beast' goes on after Daniher's death

Fight to slay MND 'beast' goes on after Daniher's death

The death of AFL great Neale Daniher from motor neurone disease and NRL player Jai Arrow's diagnosis have thrust the cruel condition back into the spotlight.

Not a 'me' disease: bowel cancer surge in young people

Not a 'me' disease: bowel cancer surge in young people

A mysterious rise in bowel cancer rates in young people has doctors stumped and is putting patients through a treatment regime unsuited to their stage of life.

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More harmed than harmful: the truth about schizophrenia

More harmed than harmful: the truth about schizophrenia

More harmed than harmful: the truth about schizophrenia

More harmed than harmful: the truth about schizophrenia

Dr James McLure works on developing treatment for schizophrenia. Having spent years battling his own psychosis, it's a disease he has particular insight into.

New name ends confusion over disorder affecting women

New name ends confusion over disorder affecting women

New name ends confusion over disorder affecting women

New name ends confusion over disorder affecting women

A global effort led by an Australian university has changed the name of a women’s health condition that was wrongly believed to be all about ovarian cysts.

Research shows popular IVF hormone add-on may not work

Research shows popular IVF hormone add-on may not work

Research shows popular IVF hormone add-on may not work

Research shows popular IVF hormone add-on may not work

A hormone procedure commonly offered to IVF patients as an 'add-on' doesn't improve chances of falling pregnant, a new study has found.

Strokes may be avoided by targeting 'silent' condition

Strokes may be avoided by targeting 'silent' condition

Strokes may be avoided by targeting 'silent' condition

Strokes may be avoided by targeting 'silent' condition

A worldwide study could prevent thousands of Australians experiencing strokes through screenings that detect an often unnoticed heart condition.

'Barriers remain' in voluntary assisted dying access

'Barriers remain' in voluntary assisted dying access

'Barriers remain' in voluntary assisted dying access

'Barriers remain' in voluntary assisted dying access

Voluntary assisted dying laws in Australia are largely working as intended, but issues around remote access and obstruction by health facilities remain.

The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

Exposure to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of motor-neurone disease in regional areas, experts warn.

Cancer survivor's parents walk to give others hope

Cancer survivor's parents walk to give others hope

Cancer survivor's parents walk to give others hope

Cancer survivor's parents walk to give others hope

The mother of a childhood cancer survivor, Marina Forde is doing the Walk for Kids with Cancer so more parents can enjoy a happy ending.

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Four minutes a day: Aussie adults fail to break a sweat

Australia may be a nation of walkers rather than runners, as a national study finds adults complete less strenuous exercise than many would expect.

Parkinson's action plan aims to brain growing disease

More than 200,000 Australians could benefit from breakthroughs on a debilitating neurological disorder under a new national strategy.

Child cancer survivors plead for support later in life

Surviving childhood cancer can change the trajectory of the rest of someone's life but there is not enough support available, researchers say.

Medicinal cannabis concerns half-baked, advocates say

An analysis has found no evidence medicinal cannabis is effective for treating many illnesses but advocates say more data is needed to make a definitive call.

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Bold reforms urged to boost flagging Aussie innovation

Tax changes, more grants, and targeted training are among the recommendations of a sweeping review of Australia's research and development industry.

Label unhealthy foods, weight drug boss tells Australia

Workplace health checks, clearer labels on unhealthy foods and better education would help Australia reduce high rates of obesity, a drug company chief says.

Biotech shares plunge after lung cancer drug's failure

An ASX biotech formerly worth over $500 million has lost most of its value after its drug failed to treat lung cancer effectively.

The breakthrough that could swing the fight against MND

Australian scientists may soon be able to grow models of human spinal cords from live cells in a new effort to understand a fatal disease dubbed "The Beast".

Finally: generational shift here for women in science

Three generations of women in one Australian family are demonstrating how the gender playing field has levelled in the field of medical science.

Cochlear crashes in latest earnings season carnage

Hearing device manufacturer Cochlear has suffered a 19 per cent sell-off after posting weaker-than-expected half-year earnings and trimming its guidance.

Not a real doctor: AI struggles to treat human patients

Tasked with identifying common medical conditions and recommending treatment, artificial intelligence can deliver deadly advice.

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