Four-year-old Hunter Payne enjoys running around and playing like any other boy his age. But a diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy means instead instead of growing stronger, Hunter could need a …

Since the COVID-19 pandemic we constantly hear mRNA-, viral vector-, DNA-, protein-, killed- and, live attenuated- based vaccines. What is the difference? They are just different types of vaccine formulations, …

The Greek Community of Melbourne presents an online seminar focused on the health benefits of traditional dance as part of the Greek History and Culture Seminars series. On Thursday, July …

Doing crosswords, using a computer, keeping a journal and playing games such as chess may help older people ward off dementia. A Monash University study suggested Australians over 70 who …

While the Pap test bears her husband’s name, it was Mary Papanicolaou who played an instrumental role in providing the crucial samples that shaped this life-saving screening method. In a …

Understanding the inner workings of a complex system is vital for finding effective solutions, whether it’s a mechanic repairing an engine, or researchers seeking treatments for neurological disorders like Parkinson’s …

Epidemics and pandemics have been around since ancient times, evidence suggests that smallpox virus emerged 3,000-4,000 years ago. The Greek word pandemic (πανδημία) describes the continued spread of disease in …

Proposed Australian vaping restrictions will be examined by the British government as it considers measures to protect children from vaping in the UK. Health Secretary Steve Barclay said the government …

Blood is made up of red blood cells and white blood cells. The red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and return carbon dioxide back to …

Widely available vape products have been found to contain toxic heavy metals, carcinogens and nicotine, according to new tests. Queensland’s Health and Environment Committee tested the chemical composition of 17 …