The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Australians are falling behind on whooping cough vaccinations as the nation faces its worst outbreak of the deadly bacterial disease.

Globally, one in eight people are living with obesity. This is an issue because excess fat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.

For a long time it was assumed that somewhere between 5 and 6% of children have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But the rates, in practice, are often higher. The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put the prevalence at 11.4% in children in 2022.

Two recent chemistry studies pinpoint reactions that may link the gut microbiome to the development of Parkinson's disease.

Helen Giza of FME is excited about the possibilities new drugs such as Ozempic could offer for renal patients

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We talk all things greenkeeping with Formby Golf Club's course manager Joe Barnes

A major deal with a pharmaceutical company will ensure Australia has access to antigens and vaccines to defend itself against a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

A working group led by charity Kidney Research UK will unveil an action plan on Wednesday evening.