Health

person taking selfie on rocks close to waterfall

People have died taking selfies at cliffs, waterfalls and natural pools. We need to try a different approach to reducing the risk.

gloved hand holding vial of covid-19 vaccine

The analysis provides crucial information on the effectiveness of updated COVID-19 boosters.

A young man grimaces and holds his back while sitting at a desk

Cognitive Functional Therapy treats chronic back pain as part of a person’s entire pain experience, but more research is needed to assess its effectiveness.

a person carrying a box of alcoholic drinks

A survey of Australian adults who use popular alcohol delivery sites found one in five utilised a service to continue a home drinking session.

Young pregnant woman holding her belly

A large-scale international study shows decrease in preterm births limited to high-income countries, including Australia.

person holding a globe with a red ribbon attached to it - the universal symbol of awareness and support for people living with HIV.

An international clinical trial has explored alternative approaches to second-line HIV therapy - with promising results.

a vet in a protective suit holding a chicken

The current threat to humans is low, but we should remain alert to the changing nature of the virus.

vial containing blood and a label stuck to it that says 'marburg virus'

There has been an epidemic outbreak of Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea for the first time. Here’s what you need to know about the virus, and how it spreads.

Childhood cancer patient in hospital bed.

The Zero Childhood Cancer Program (ZERO) will this month begin a progressive expansion to become available to all Australians aged 0 to 18 years with cancer, by the end of the year.

methamphetamine

In a world-first, Australian researchers are trialling a new medication to help people who want to stop using crystal methamphetamine, or ‘ice’.

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