Disease

A pioneering three-parent IVF technique in the UK has led to the birth of eight healthy babies, all free from mitochondrial DNA diseases that their mothers risked passing on. Mitochondrial …

Australia has reported a new fatality linked to the Hendra virus, a serious disease that can be transmitted from horses to humans. The virus primarily originates in flying foxes and …

Australia has reported its fourth fatality from Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV), a rare and deadly virus that can remain dormant for years. This recent case marks the first in New …

A man in his 50s from northern New South Wales is currently in a critical condition in hospital after being infected with the Australian bat lyssavirus, a virus closely related …

Researchers in China have identified twenty new bat viruses, including two that are closely related to the dangerous Nipah and Hendra viruses. This discovery emerged from a study conducted over …

There’s a growing concern regarding rat lungworm disease, a rat-borne illness linked to rising cases in dogs across eastern Australia. The disease, scientifically known as Angiostrongylus cantonensis, is caused by …

In Australia, advancements in artificial intelligence are significantly enhancing the diagnosis and surgical treatment of epilepsy, with many patients experiencing potential cures within just two years. The technology developed by …

Dengue fever outbreaks in the western Pacific and Southeast Asia have led to heightened travel warnings for Australians, with experts suggesting that the situation may worsen in the future. Recently, …

Researchers at Monash University in Melbourne have made a groundbreaking discovery that may help individuals reduce their cardiovascular disease risk by simply consuming a shake. This innovative finding, a first …

Researchers at Monash Health have achieved a significant milestone in lupus treatment, leveraging a technique initially designed for leukemia. This innovative approach, known as CAR T-cell therapy, is still in …