The latest health news, including an inquiry into the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what can be done better during pandemics. And what's behind the dip in Australia's childhood

A gene variant has been discovered that could explain susceptibility to disease among First Nations people in Oceania. The variation affects the natural killer cells, which play a vital role in the f

Could skin grown in a lab be used to treat severe burns? Spray on skin, another Australian invention, has been hugely successful in treating first and second degree burns. However third degree burns

Painful sex is common — some research suggests it might affect up to 35 per cent of sexually active women. But just because it's common doesn't mean it's normal, or something that can't be resolved.

The latest health news, including new guidelines to limit "forever chemicals" per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS in drinking water.And Egypt has been certified malaria-free.References

The incidence of type 2 diabetes among Australian adults is declining. However this decline is not being seen across all ethnic backgrounds.From 2011 to 2019, the incidence increased among those bor

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a group of inflammatory joint conditions that affect children and teens under the age of 16.An Australian study has documented the physical, mental, social and

Have you been invited to join a running group lately? It's likely, in part because of the growing popularity of events like Parkrun.It's one thing to cave under peer pressure and drop into a single

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us athealthreport@abc.net.au

The latest health news, including the burst of viral illnesses we've seen recently in Australia and which viruses are behind them.And was your last blood pressure reading accurate? A new study sho