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 …

Type-2 diabetes: The prevalence of type-2 diabetes and obesity are increasing at a fast rate world-wide and are referred to as the twin epidemics of the 21st century. Both disorders …

They’re often smaller than the diameter of a human hair and so tiny they’re invisible to the eye but the impact that micro and nanoplastics have on our food safety …

Vasso is a renowned immunologist, with a focus on medicinal chemistry, cellular biology, and clinical research. She has developed drugs and vaccines through her translational research expertise. Vasso has held …

“Every 30 minutes one Australian loses their life to heart disease.” This sobering message, was used by the Heart Foundation to launch this year’s campaign for Heart Week (1-7 May), …

Smokers’ bodies react differently to lung cancer treatment than non-smokers’, scientists have found, which may explain why one in five patients don’t respond to immunotherapy. Researchers believe understanding the differences …