Scientists awarded Nobel Prize for COVID-19 vaccine development
The Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to two scientists whose research led to the creation of major COVID-19 vaccines.
AddedOct 3rd, 2023
Blood donations urgently needed
The Red Cross is in urgent need of blood donations, particularly from people with type O negative blood, which can be given to anyone.
Health warnings coming for alcohol bottles
The government has flagged placing confronting health warnings on alcohol products.
New wheat flour has six times amount of fibre
A new kind of wheat with six times the standard amount of fibre is about to hit the market.
Groundbreaking cancer drug gets $15 million funding boost
The federal government is funding groundbreaking research that will revolutionise drug development for prostate and childhood cancer.
Victorians warned to prepare for thunderstorm asthma season
Hay fever and asthma sufferers in Victoria are being urged to take precautions ahead of thunderstorm asthma season.
Melbourne researchers find link between 'light' at night and poor mental health
Melbourne researchers have established a link btween too much "light" at night, and poorer mental health.
Scientists awarded Nobel Prize for COVID-19 vaccine development
The Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to two scientists whose research led to the creation of major COVID-19 vaccines.
Pharmacy contraceptive pill prescription trial begins
A pharmacy contraceptive pill prescription trial has begun in NSW, making it easier and cheaper for women to access the medication.
HMPV cases surge in NSW
Cases of the little-known virus HMPV are surging in NSW, but Dr Nick Coatsworth wants to downplay fears.
Warning over listeria outbreak at health facilities
A major investigation is under way after five confirmed cases of listeria were found at three Queensland hospitals.
Almost half of all Aussies don't consume a healthy diet
A new report from CSIRO shows that almost half of all Aussies fail to consume a healthy balanced diet.
New drugs for blood cancer added to PBS
Two new drugs used to treat blood cancer will be added to the PBS.
Landmark Roundup cancer class action kicks off in court
Hundreds of Australians diagnosed with cancer are fighting in court to prove their disease stemmed from a component of a widely used herbicide.