Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the world of medicine with a live local newsfeed from Australian Associated Press.
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- Mar 9, 2010
- Childhood food allergy 'an epidemic' Childhood allergy rates have hit "epidemic proportions" in Australia, prompting health experts to broaden their efforts to combat the mysterious condition.
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- Mar 9, 2010
- Roche suspends arthritis drug study Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche has suspended a late-stage trial for a new rheumatoid arthritis and lupus drug after several patients died from infections.
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- Mar 9, 2010
- A tipple a day keeps obesity at bay Women who drink a couple of glasses of red wine, beer or spirits a day are better at keeping the pounds off than women who do not drink at all, a study shows.
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- Mar 9, 2010
- Risk endometriosis indicators revealed The age a young woman begins menstruating and her level of period pain are linked to risks of developing endometriosis, Australian research shows.
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- Mar 9, 2010
- Veterans invited to help with study War veterans, their partners and relatives are being invited to describe what it's like living with the fallout from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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- Mar 8, 2010
- Researchers probe Hep C-diabetes link Australian scientists looked for the reason why people with Hepatitis C often go on to develop diabetes, and they made an unexpected discovery.
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- Mar 8, 2010
- Rudd to lobby premiers over hospitals Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will take his case directly to the state premiers over the coming weeks to get his mega-hospitals reform over the line.
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- Mar 8, 2010
- Mobile tool to tackle HIV-AIDS in Africa Mobile phones may be a key weapon in the war against HIV and AIDS in Africa, says the United Nations AIDS chief.
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- Mar 8, 2010
- Dads 'need postnatal depression advice' A review of popular parenting and mental health websites has shown how, when it comes to dealing with postnatal depression, dads are often overlooked.
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- Mar 8, 2010
- AIDS virus 'can hide in bone marrow' The virus that causes AIDS can hide in the bone marrow, avoiding drugs and later awakening to cause illness, according to new research.
