Health
40 years of IVF
Today the technology of in-vitro fertilisation turns 40. IVF has become an industry and increasing technological advance has brought......
Privacy Concerns Linger over Health Data
It has been a week since Australians were allowed to opt out My Health Record, but the issue remains over......
New research finds ways to target gambling harm
The Centre of Gambling Research at the ANU has looked at gambling addiction and its harmful impacts to create better......
Queensland to Decriminalise Abortion
Despite a pro-choice majority, under the 1899 criminal code, abortion remains a criminal offence in Queensland. For those living in......
Study shows benefits of robot-assisted prostate surgery
A world-first review of robot-assisted prostate cancer surgeries shows it is on par with traditional procedures. The study led by......
New research into medical cannabis for pets
Australian pharmaceutical company CannPal is working with the CSIRO to look into possible medicinal cannabis to help cure ailments in......
South Australia introduces free meningococcal B vaccination program
The South Australian government has introduced a free meningococcal B vaccination program, aiming to encourage parents to vaccinate their children. Meningococcal......
Three-parent babies the answer for genetic disease
A Senate committee has endorsed the legalisation of ‘three-person IVF’ as a prevention for mitochondrial disease. The procedure replaces a......
Toothpaste May Lead to Antibiotic Resistance
A chemical used in toothpaste and hand sanitizers has been linked causing antibiotic resistance. Triclosan is an ingredient added to many......
Scientists in Melbourne presenting stem cell research
This week, stem cells scientists are in Melbourne in the International Society of Stem Cell Research Annual Meeting, where around......