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Researchers discover rare disease in Australia
A rare infectious disease thought to be non-existent in the southern hemisphere has been discovered in Australia by researchers from […]
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Airborne bacteria remain alive for 45 minutes
Cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing and wash your hands. QUT and UQ scientists have developed a new technique […]
Stem cells a potential asthma treatment
A study led by scientists at Monash University has shown that a new therapy developed through stem cell technology holds […]
Pre-operative exercise helps lung cancer surgery recovery
Lung cancer patients who undertake one to four weeks of supervised exercise training before surgery have fewer post-surgery complications and […]
Cancer impacting Australia’s health more than any other group of diseases
Cancer is the disease group with the biggest impact on our health costing us, as a nation, more years of […]
Better pollen warnings for asthmatics may prevent hospital visits
Asthmatics may be able to avoid going to hospital with early warning and better understanding of the pollen in their […]
Respiratory infections can trigger a heart attack
New research from University of Sydney finds the risk of a heart attack is increased 17-fold in the week following […]
Breathing your way to preventing high blood pressure
The most common type of hypertension, which accounts for 95% of people with high blood pressure, might one day be […]
Novel app to help young people control asthma
A new mobile application (app) launched on World Asthma Day will support young people to manage their asthma and improve […]
Bitter taste receptors hold key to treating asthma
In summary: Research has shown the stimulation of bitter taste receptors can relieve features of allergic asthma The findings give […]
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