Dangerous new strains of a “hypervirulent” superbug have been found in 16 countries, including the United States, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced in a new report. The superbug, known as hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKp), is a type of drug-resistant bacteria that can cause… S..
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Deaths from melanoma doubles, new research shows Published 2 August 2024, 11:04 am Australia has one the highest rates of skin cancer in the world with Melanoma, typically, the most serious type. But new research is highlighting an alarming discovery. In the past 20 years, deaths from a high- risk… S..
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Skin cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in Australia and in recent years the country has become a world leader in treating people with melanoma. But a new study has discovered that in the last 20 years, deaths from a high risk form of non-melanoma skin cancer have doubled. Guest: Associate… S..
Lipid and hypertension related health issues affect millions of Australians — around 4.5 million Australian adults have high blood pressure and 8.5 million have abnormal blood lipid levels. Each is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. In a bid to improve o..
At a Glance Researchers found that aura altered brain fluid in mice, which flowed directly into part of the peripheral nervous system that detects migraine pain. This previously unknown pathway of communication could potentially be targeted to develop new treatments for migraines with… S..
Photo: 123rf Experts are calling for the flu vaccine for under 12-year-olds to be fully funded – again. Some GPs told Checkpoint they have seen a high number of children hospitalised with influenza this winter and data shows the number of people hospitalised with severe respiratory… S..
A recent Journal of the American Heart Association study investigates whether wearable devices impact patients’ health and psychological well-being with atrial fibrillation (AF). Study: Wearable Devices, Health Care Use, and Psychological Well-Being in Patients With Atrial… S..
Teenagers’ needs for independence and privacy increase dramatically during adolescence. Today, many parents struggle with concerns about their teens’ screen time and digital safety, and for good reason. There is widespread opinion that technology and social media use is harmful for… S..
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