26 Jul 2023

Global diabetes cases to reach 1.3 billion by 2050: Study

There are countries where as many as one in five people could be living with diabetes if current trends continue.

26 Jul 2023

Future asthma risk flagged for babies with food allergy

Even if the allergy is outgrown, poorer lung function outcomes are more likely by six years of age, a world-first study finds.

26 Jul 2023

Depression doubles dementia risk: Study

The association between the two conditions persisted regardless of whether depression was diagnosed in early, middle, or late life.

26 Jul 2023

$1.1 million for a breakthrough lung disease scanner

The Australian Government is investing $1.1 million in a revolutionary lung disease scanner. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

26 Jul 2023

New Directions to Safeguard Older People's Rights

The State Government has outlined its commitment to prevent, recognise, and respond to the abuse and mistreatment of older South Australians through the release of a new statewide policy agenda.

26 Jul 2023

mRNA therapies to stop heart disease

Associate Professor Xiaowei Wang wants to stop heart disease. To reach this goal, Xiaowei is developing mRNA therapies. She uses nanoparticles in nasal spray and with ultrasound to target these therapies to disease sites in the body.

26 Jul 2023

Shaping the future of the Medical Research Future Fund and Medical Research Endowment Account

Consultation to improve alignment and coordination between the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and the NHMRC Medical Research Endowment Account (MREA) closed on 14 July 2023.

26 Jul 2023

National Careers and Employment Expo, Perth – 27–29 July 2023

Visit us at the Careers in Mental Health booth at the Perth careers expo and explore different pathways into a rewarding career in mental health.

26 Jul 2023

Agenda for the November 2023 PBAC meeting

Agenda for the November 2023 PBAC meeting

26 Jul 2023

Do you know what you’re vaping

NT Health and Cancer Council NT have launched a campaign to educate young people, their schools and families about the health risks of vaping.