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Back to SearchNew drug to treat early Alzheimer's adds to hopes for better treatment
Health authorities in Australia have approved a new drug that could slow the progression of Alzheimer's.
1 year, 1 month ago
How a custom-made gene therapy could save one baby's life
A baby born with a rare, life-threatening genetic disease is now thriving after receiving an experimental gene-editing treatment. He's one of the fir…
1 year, 2 months ago
Passionate debate as bill to improve abortion access in regional NSW passes state parliament
A bill to improve access to abortions in regional New South Wales has been approved in the state's Parliament, amid passionate debate. The legislatio…
1 year, 2 months ago
Palliative care in multicultural Australia
National Palliative Care Week is in its 30th year, with this year's theme: 'What's your plan?, aiming to encourage conversations around end of life c…
1 year, 2 months ago
INTERVIEW: The role of non-medical interventions in managing chronic pain
One in five people in Australia and New Zealand will experience chronic pain at some stage in their lives; and it's recognised as a major global heal…
1 year, 2 months ago
Hysterectomy: the word that fails women suffering heavy periods
Heavy menstrual bleeding affects a quarter of women, but is often excluded from discussions around women's health.While the government's $793 million…
1 year, 2 months ago
Influenza cases surge: time to get vaccinated say experts
After a record number of flu cases last year in Australia, experts are warning all Australians of the need to get the latest updated annual vaccine -…
1 year, 2 months ago
Study finds rising temperatures pose a mental health burden
Researchers are warning extreme heat is a threat to mental health. Doctors have long warned of the dangers of heat related stress and now a study sug…
1 year, 2 months ago
Massive research project finds new ways to treat Osteoarthritis
A global study conducted on osteoarthritis has revealed hundreds of genetic links to the disease. This comes as the group of international researcher…
1 year, 3 months ago
What does the genetic data revolution look like, now 23andMe is going bankrupt?
Almost two decades after it entered the market, commercial genetic testing provider 23andMe filed for bankruptcy, earlier this year. Its demise has r…
1 year, 3 months ago