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New COVID-19 variant topples previous strain of concern amid recent surge

A new dominant strain of COVID-19 has now displaced the previous strain that had contributed to a recent surge in cases.FLuQE has been named...

From banning junk food ads to a sugar tax: with diabetes on the rise, we can’t afford to ignore the evidence any longer

There are renewed calls this week for the Australian government to implement a range of measures aimed at improving our...

Australia urged to accelerate action to end viral hepatitis – News Hub

Friday, 5 July 2024 Australia has been urged...

Australia Pressed to Speed Up Viral Hepatitis Fight

Australia has been urged to accelerate action to eliminate viral hepatitis, with Health Minister Mark Butler MP addressing a renewed push to curb the...

It’s starts with a simple cough, the big killer in our communities

Western Plains residents are being asked to reconsider their tobacco habits for a “hard to treat and late diagnosed cancer” as new data reveals...

Consultation Begins on New Cancer Meds

Associate Health Minister for Pharmac David Seymour says today's announcement that Pharmac is opening consultation on new cancer medicines is great news for Kiwi...

Exploring PRM-A as a novel glycan-targeted therapy for SARS-CoV-2 inhibition

HIV, Ebola and most recently, COVID-19 viruses have had an enormous impact...

Meningococcal Cases 5 July 2024

A 28-year-old male from regional South Australia is in a stable condition in hospital, after being diagnosed with invasive meningococcal disease identified as serotype...

Healthy work environments slash costs of workplace injuries and illnesses, study finds

A new study published this week shows how the global economy could...

Insulin-Treated Diabetics Face 60% Higher Injury Risk

People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have more than a 60% increased risk of being hospitalised for injuries which include head and...

A New Pathway Found in The Brain Could Help Spell The End of Migraines

A newly discovered communication pathway linking far-flung nerve centers within the brain and skull, and the body beyond, could provide a new target to...

Using Ozempic or Wegovy could raise risk for rare form of blindness, study suggests

Published on July 5, 2024 People who use Ozempic or Wegovy for treating obesity or Type 2 diabetes may have an increased risk of developing a...

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