Latest disease prevention News

Leading health agencies outline updated terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO – March 2024
Making life better without harming the planet – a challenge for this year’s public school game changers
Youth Empowerment Vital In TB Fight
WHO launches directory of resources for planning healthy environments
RACGP calls for expanded access to meningococcal B and flu vaccinations
Over 1 in 3 people affected by neurological conditions, the leading cause of illness and disability worldwide
Heart Foundation urges Tasmanian political parties to make strong commitments to tackle heart disease
$10.6m MRFF funding boosts researchers’ mission to improve Australia’s health
New South Wales CVRN Awards Celebrate Excellence in Cardiovascular Research
New UK Biobank headquarters prepares for construction at Bruntwood SciTech’s Manchester Science Park
More heart attacks in rural areas
Why you should feed both cold and fever
Aging Mouse Sperm Affects MicroRNA, Increasing the Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Free workshops to increase awareness of feral pig impacts
Fund disease prevention properly and rupture the pills and hospital beds pipeline: PHAA CEO
This chef landed his dream job, but it’s not in a restaurant
COP28: Fighting AMR requires action on ground, Qu says
AstraZeneca launches Evinova, a health-tech business to accelerate innovation across the life sciences sector, the delivery of clinical trials and better health outcomes
Tasmania’s top innovators recognised at STEM Excellence awards
PolyU researchers develops novel selenium nanoparticles for managing postmenopausal osteoporosis
Cooperation, coordination vital for One Health approach
What is the OMAD diet? Is one meal a day actually good for weight loss? And is it safe?
Precision medicine and fight against diabetes
Nurse-led care the solution to support growing number of Australians with diabetes
What can you do to speed up your metabolism?
ATAGI Update on Covid Vaccination Program
Finalists announced for Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers
Sugary drinks tax could prevent decay and increase health equity: study
Game-changing new approach to stopping cardiovascular disease before it strikes
Launch of new cardiovascular disease guidelines
Australia leads new collaborating centre in fight against health risks in wildlife
Can exercise help counteract genetic risk of disease?
Extension of partnership with University of Cambridge to enhance risk prediction and prevention for cardiometabolic disease
Strengthening influenza preparedness through OpenWHO online course
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute appoints new Director
The WHO says we shouldn’t bother with artificial sweeteners for weight loss or health. Is sugar better?
Resistant fungal species spreads
Building healthier, stronger Torres Strait communities from within
A step towards using smartwatches in chronic disease prevention
United in protecting Australians against heart disease
New survey results show health systems starting to recover from pandemic
Agriculture future has arrived with launch of hi-tech farm
New Chief Health Officer for Northern Territory
World Veterinary Day 2023: Strengthening engagement across Northern Australia
Research boost to foster cooperation on chronic disease prevention in the Asia-Pacific
Research boost for chronic disease prevention in Asia-Pacific
Nurses call for policy action on World Health Day