Australia

Bird flu (avian influenza H7N8) has been detected in backyard chickens at a residential property in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), marking the second occurrence of the virus in the …

A recent report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reveals that health conditions accounted for 20 per cent of all deaths in Australia, equating to 38,273 fatalities. …

A new family of COVID-19 variants, referred to as “FLiRT,” has emerged and is now spreading in Australia. These strains, which include KP.2, KP.3, and JN.1.7, were first recorded five …

Researchers at Flinders University in Australia have identified a concerning association between a serious complication linked to COVID-19 vaccines and a rare yet deadly blood condition that can occur after …

An innovative Australian drug, TBO-309, has significantly improved the life of Aaron Piper, a 40-year-old father and stroke survivor. Aaron suffered a stroke while preparing his children for school due …

Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign significantly impacted public health in New South Wales, saving nearly 20,000 lives between August 2021 and July 2022, according to a study by RMIT and Monash …

A prominent Australian doctor advocates for the discontinuation of the term “long COVID,” following a Queensland Health study that reveals long-term effects of COVID-19 are comparable to those of other …

New guidelines on sun safety have been released for Australians, balancing the risks of sun exposure with the health advantages of vitamin D. Published in the Australian and New Zealand …

Experts are cautioning Australians against using newly marketed tanning devices known as collariums, which are presented as safer alternatives to banned solariums. Despite claims that collariums use less harmful UVA …