New method discovered for controlling blood vessel growth
La Trobe University and Phillipps-University of Marburg (Germany) scientists have discovered how a peptide called Apelin regulates blood vessel growth, opening new avenues of research...
AMA backs sugar tax proposal to combat obesity & diabetes crisis
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has commended a federal parliamentary inquiry into diabetes, which has proposed a sugar tax on all soft drinks as...
GPs demand greater action on women’s health
GPs are calling for greater action to better address women’s health issue.
This has been pointed out by the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP),...
Monash and Baker institutes unveil new hypertension therapy
A groundbreaking study led by researchers from Monash University and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute has presented compelling evidence on the therapeutic potential...
National summit calls for urgent action on neurological conditions
Neurological conditions are becoming a significant concern in Australia and worldwide, yet they remain under-recognised and underfunded. Today, a National Summit in Canberra aims...
New therapy for organ damage unveiled by Melbourne scientists
A breakthrough study by Monash University and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute has unveiled a promising new therapy for organ damage caused by...
RMIT engineers unveil quick stroke detection app
A groundbreaking smartphone tool could revolutionise the way paramedics identify strokes, offering a much quicker and more precise method than current technologies. Strokes, which...
‘Most Australians unaware of key heart failure risks’
Heart failure affects approximately half a million Australians, with over 67,000 new cases diagnosed each year. These figures are expected to rise as the...
Art for a cause: HIV exhibition boosts support for Asia Pacific
The National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA) and ViiV Healthcare Australia have announced that proceeds from the 2023 HIV Science as Art...
TAFE NSW boosts pathology’s cancer detection
Australia is bracing for a significant rise in cancer cases, with annual diagnoses expected to exceed 200,000 by 2033. This surge highlights the urgent...