The latest health news, including new research on how effective our COVID-19 vaccinations are, especially at keeping people out of hospital and preventing death. 

For the first time in 15 years, breast cancer screening is undergoing a review in Australia. A report has recommended updating the assessment protocol and incorporating newer imaging technologies.

The earlier blood sugar levels are normalised in type 2 diabetes, the fewer complications a person will go on to have.

Stem cells have long held the the promise of revolutionising medicine. They're taking a while to deliver on the promise, but two new studies have brought us a little closer.One combats the life-thre

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week, including research into allergies in adulthood.Plus the "sick quitter" effect and a curious prescription given to the grandmother of on

The latest health news, including the various bird flu outbreaks in Australia and the variants at play.  Also the new, flirtatious subvariant of Omicron is on the rise.

As oral retinoids become more popular for the treatment of acne, there are concerns the message isn't getting through about the risk of getting pregnant while taking these medications. 

Researchers are hoping to combat the assumption that psychedelics might be 'safer' than other drugs.  A new study has detailed the deaths of 43 people from either magic mushrooms or LSD between 2000

There are things known to improve your mental wellbeing – keeping a routine, engaging in meaningful activity, making plans and connecting socially. So what happens when you cut back on those things?

It has long been thought that beta-amyloid is the trigger for Alzheimer's Disease. But now researchers are looking at an even earlier trigger that could lead to treatments that prevent the initial be