Higher fiber intake may help reduce heart disease risk among night shift workers, offering a simple dietary strategy to counter circadian disruption and metabolic strain.
Medicare will expand from 1 March 2026 to offer up to 8 rebated assessments and 20 treatment sessions for speech therapy under Medicare for eligible Australians under 25.
Financial toxicity from cancer treatment can erode hope and social support, leading to lower life satisfaction, highlighting that economic burden influences psychological well-being.
UNSW Sydney secured three of four awards at the 2025 Cardiovascular Research Network Ministerial Awards, recognising excellence across hypertension, bio-robotics, and donor heart preservation.
Health authorities are investigating a fungal infection cluster at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney that left two transplant patients dead and four more seriously ill.
A boy diagnosed with spina bifida before birth is now walking after pioneering prenatal stem cell surgery, part of a trial blending regenerative medicine with fetal repair.
An early clinical trial combining in‑utero stem cell therapy with fetal surgery for spina bifida shows safety in six infants, with neurological improvements seen after birth and plans for longer follow‑up.
An early clinical trial combining stem cell therapy with fetal surgery for spina bifida shows safety in six babies, with intact repairs and no serious adverse effects, marking a key milestone in prenatal treatment.
Avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) has been confirmed in northern elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County, leading to multiple deaths and closure of seal‑viewing areas as monitoring continues.
Avian influenza (H5N1) has been confirmed in northern elephant seals at California’s Año Nuevo State Park, with about 30 deaths and public seal‑viewing closures as monitoring continues.
Experts find that oral collagen supplementation may improve skin elasticity and hydration but does not prevent or significantly reduce wrinkles, highlighting realistic expectations for users.
Livestock industry leaders warn that using FMD vaccines in Namibia’s disease‑free beef zone could jeopardise access to premium export markets, while South Africa’s vaccination campaigns progress.
Namibia has launched a dedicated task force and support fund to protect its FMD‑free livestock status, aiming to boost awareness, preparedness and rapid response amid regional disease threats.
PrEP uptake was low in many regions before recent funding cuts further reduced access, particularly in some African countries, prompting concern about HIV prevention progress.
Recent global HIV funding disruptions have led to service interruptions, slowed prevention coverage, and strained care delivery in many countries, prompting calls for renewed investment and solidarity
A study in Mozambique shows that tuberculosis preventive therapy significantly lowers TB incidence among people living with HIV who recently started antiretroviral therapy, especially when the full course is completed.
Japan has provided Papua New Guinea with about US $4.2 million to support polio vaccination efforts, strengthen surveillance and reach remote communities in response to a polio outbreak.
Ethiopian runner Diribe Welteji has been banned for two years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport over a missed drug test, affecting her results and future competition eligibility.
Seven northern elephant seal pups at California’s Año Nuevo State Park tested positive for H5N1 bird flu — the first marine mammal cases in the state — prompting cautious monitoring and tour closures.
Rainier Beach High School in Seattle confirms an active tuberculosis case; about 130 people linked to the school are being advised to undergo evaluation and testing.
A new review warns that many cancer survivors lack clear, evidence-based nutritional guidance after treatment, leading to reliance on guesswork and misinformation. Researchers call for structured survivorship care and better access to tailored dietary support
Researchers found microplastic particles in prostate tumors from 9 of 10 patients, with cancerous tissue showing over twice the levels of plastic compared to nearby normal tissue.
Novo Nordisk will cut U.S. list prices for Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus to about $675 per month starting January 1, 2027 — roughly a 50 % reduction for Wegovy and lower pricing broadly for semaglutide drugs.
If Democrats win control of one or both chambers in the 2026 midterms, they plan robust oversight of controversial federal health policies, focusing on vaccines, Medicaid and drug pricing.