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A $20 million funding boost has been made for the fight against devastating childhood brain cancers.
Smoking focus on key group
Researchers say it is time to address the high rate of smoking among Australians with disabilities.
Lab-grown tumours offer options
Australian researchers have developed a method to grow tumours in the laboratory.
Alzheimer's source studied
Experts say 5 UK patients ‘caught’ Alzheimer's from deceased growth hormone donors.
Concussion lingers in new study
A new study shows lingering symptoms often remain six months after a concussion.
Expert raises mental emergency
Professor Patrick McGorry, former Australian of the Year and mental health expert, says the rise in mental health issues among young Australians is a public health emergency.
Health worker jab claim backed
A South Australian public servant has won compensation for a vaccine-induced injury.
Heat drives ambulance issues
Researchers have measured the significant increase in ambulance call-outs during heatwaves.
Advanced imagery for ADHD
Researchers say patterns of connectivity between brain cells could show what ADHD looks like.
Lunch box costs tallied
School lunches cost an average of around $25 per child each week, according to new research.
Costs mount for vital scheme
New figures predict an even larger NDIS cost blowout than many expected.
Melanoma leaders honoured
Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer have been jointly named the 2024 Australians of the Year.
Protein seen as cancer switch
A protein in the immune system can be manipulated to help overcome bowel cancer, according to new research.
Report finds deep issues in state care
A Tasmanian inquiry has exposed a harrowing pattern of abuse and systematic failures within the state's care institutions.
Medibank hacker named
The Federal Government has sanctioned a Russian national for his involvement in the 2022 Medibank data breach.
Flies show rejection aggression
Being rejected by a potential mate is stressful for male fruit flies, research suggests.
Poorer regions fluoride deprived
Disadvantaged Queenslanders face higher dental disease risk due to a lack of fluoridated water.
AC aids smoke protection
A new study shows workplace air conditioning can cut the health risks posed by bushfire smoke.
Sit risks followed
An international study has cast light on the significant health risks associated with prolonged sitting at work.