In the hormonal disorder primary hyperparathyroidism, patients' risk of hip fracture is elevated by 51%, and that of heart attack or stroke 45%. These are results from a major study from the Universi… [+2938 chars]
UK health officials say they cannot tell if the spread of monkeypox has peaked in the country as they announced another 45 cases, bringing the total in the disease's biggest-ever outbreak beyond Afri… [+3421 chars]
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it's creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa. The move could result in the UN healt… [+3661 chars]
How much more can the koala bear? Guests: Associate Prof. Keith Chappell, UQ. Dr Michaela Blyton, UQ. Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Sc… [+112 chars]
Medicines used to prevent bone loss may help lower the risk of ovarian cancer, according to latest research by The University of Queensland (UQ). UQ researchers compared medications taken by more th… [+2112 chars]
Experts are calling for parents to be vigilant as cases of a dangerous lung virus grow in NSW. Bronchiolitis, a virus that causes inflammation in the airways and impacts children, happens most oft… [+2482 chars]
Colon and rectal cancer rates are on the rise in younger people with possible causes linked to generational lifestyles, a consultant in colorectal and general surgery has said. While Irelands bowel-… [+3072 chars]
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers provide the first preclinical evidence of the usefulness of antagonists of G-protein coupled receptor 183 (GPR183), also known a… [+6619 chars]
Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide, affecting thinking and behaviours as they age. Around 487,500 Australians live with dementia and it is t… [+2769 chars]
A child aged under three has died in South Australia after testing positive for COVID-19. SA Health says the exact cause of death is still being investigated, with the case also referred to the stat… [+1348 chars]
Fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) have been explored for several years as a potential solution to treat patients suffering from prolonged and intractable abdominal distress due to inflammatory cond… [+9055 chars]
Monkeypox Photo: VCG Governments, health partners and civil society need to act together with urgency to keep monkeypox at bay in the European region, Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization's (WH… [+2285 chars]
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