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Antibiotic resistance could undo a century of medical progress – but four advances are changing the story
Why ‘unwinding’ with screens may be making us more stressed – here’s what to try instead
Research aims to reduce long COVID in culturally diverse communities
$120 million for research to improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care
Bright spot in a difficult week as Greens win National Firearms Safety Council
Landmark grant to support mental health of aged care residents
Not All Sitting Is Same When It Comes To Brain Health
NSW New Measles Alert For Greater Western Sydney
Researchers Awarded $52 Million In NHMRC Grants
Taking paracetamol in pregnancy doesn’t increase your baby’s risk of autism or ADHD – new review
Being cold doesn’t make you sick, so why are illnesses more common in winter?
Conviction for unlawful supply and advertising of black salve products
National genomic screening program would save thousands of Australians from preventable cancer and heart disease
The UK spends millions on services for homeless people. Housing them could make more economic sense
AMA President’s Update: Welcome to interns and big year of advocacy ahead
Updated WHO manuals provide guidance to strengthen foodborne disease surveillance and response capacities worldwide
Updated WHO manuals released to help countries strengthen foodborne disease surveillance and response
Shake-up Of Health Maintenance Procurement
Monash study reveals work participation inequalities for LGBTQ+ Australians
Governments are rushing to embrace AI. They should think twice
Reddit and TikTok – with the help of AI – are reshaping how researchers understand substance use
Eva Jansson awarded prize for her leading research in sports
Time spent on gaming and social media not to blame for teen mental health issues
Exploring the complex relationship between oral health and dementia
Milestone reached on two major health infrastructure projects
100 days into ceasefire Gaza still deliberately deprived of water as aid groups forced to scavenge under illegal blockade
Australian women without children more likely to seek mental health support
Indoor air pollution is a global health issue, not just a domestic heating one
Southern NSW urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites
$21 Million To Support Operation Of Children’s Hospice
Work Hard, Play Hard?
Safe Disposal Of Farm Waste
CPR on TV is often inaccurate – but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real lives
Booty N Buff Nutrition issued infringement notices for the alleged unlawful advertising of sports supplements
Meningococcal Case 12 January 2026
Cancer Council Australia welcomes Jacinta Reddan as new CEO
The UK’s childhood vaccination schedule just changed. Here’s why that’s actually reassuring
Partnership a powerful opportunity to improve lives
Symbiotic Bacteria Help Clean Wastewater
Stopping weight-loss jabs leads to much faster rebound than thought – so are they still worth it?
Three In Four New Mums Struggle With Body Image
1 in 15 ACT Emergency Department visits linked to extreme weather
WHO releases updated recommendations on HIV clinical management
Wage rise for ambos as workers support new enterprise agreement
How the parasite that ‘gave up sex’ found more hosts – and why its victory won’t last
There’s a huge loophole in the new UK ban on daytime junk food ads
As Flu Cases Surge, Why Don’t More People Vaccinate?
New State Health Coordination Centre Set To Open