This tool can predict if and when you’ll get early Alzheimer’s disease
A new online tool has been able to predict what age older adults will get Alzheimer’s. And it may give people the chance to plan their dementia care while they are still able to.
Conditions
America’s top doc calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
America may introduce warning labels on alcohol after a report attributed 100,000 US cancer cases a year to booze. Find out what cancer you could get and how little you have to drink to risk it.
Did you have gut problems in 2024? You’re not alone
A major health insurer has unveiled the top surgeries Aussies claimed for last year, revealing a procedure used to screen for Coeliac and Crohn’s disease topped the list. See the data.
Is a single injection to the eye key to reversing blindness?
A new gene therapy delivered as a one-off injection to the eye could reverse blindness and “switch on sight” for millions of people with impaired vision.
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Australia in grips of record whooping cough epidemic
Australia has broken a grim record with 45,000 whooping cough cases expected by the end of the year – the highest number since the introduction of the vaccine – with two states hard hit.
‘Easy’ way to tackle fastest-growing disease
A woman diagnosed with the world’s fastest-growing disease has revealed the ‘easy’ way everyday Aussies can help tackle it.
Woman fighting for life with serious disease
A woman is in hospital in critical condition after contracting a potentially deadly disease, with a health authority warning that others may be affected.
‘Concerning’ rise of convict-era disease
Once a hallmark of British slums and the migrant ships of centuries ago, scurvy cases are increasing because of the cost-of-living crisis.
Breast milk could be key to early-stage breast cancer detection
Just a drop could save your life
‘Highest levels’: Urgent health warning
Health authorities are warning the public to be extra wary of gastro symptoms after a spike in cases.
‘Insight’: Albo lashed for disability gaffe
The Prime Minister is facing severe backlash after he referenced Tourette syndrome to mock the Coalition’s shadow treasurer.
‘Disgusted’: Albo lashed for Tourette gaffe
The Prime Minister is facing severe backlash after he referenced Tourette syndrome to mock the Coalition’s shadow treasurer.
Teen barred from running due to genetic condition
Australia’s athletics governing body has ruled people with dwarfism are not allowed to run long distances in organised events.
No-BS answers to your most-googled menopause questions
Telling it to you straight
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