Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia. But why is it fatal?
Most of us know dementia—a broad term for several disorders involving declines in memory, language and thinking—can severely affect daily life.
Oct 2, 2025
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Most of us know dementia—a broad term for several disorders involving declines in memory, language and thinking—can severely affect daily life.
Oct 2, 2025
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A concerted effort to improve the workplace culture at a California hospital produced a variety of significant improvements, with an impact far beyond the initial goals, according to an article in Critical Care Nurse.
Oct 1, 2025
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A new international study has uncovered a concerning lack of public understanding about cystitis and urinary tract infections (UTIs)—common health issues that disproportionately affect women. The findings, which also highlight ...
Sep 22, 2025
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Living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) may double the risk of developing sepsis—with those aged younger than 60 years and men particularly susceptible, according to a long-term community-based study in Australia, being presented ...
Sep 15, 2025
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Scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of male circumcision—surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis—dates back hundreds of years to observations made by physicians of their circumcised patients. More ...
Sep 15, 2025
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Scientists at the University of Leicester are hoping the collection of poo from tigers, elephants, giraffes and other exotic animals could contain the secret to finding new medical treatments.
Sep 2, 2025
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In 2023, more than 2.4 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia were diagnosed in the U.S. Though that number is high, it's actually an improvement, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: ...
Aug 28, 2025
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New research from the University of South Australia shows that ibuprofen and acetaminophen are quietly fueling one of the world's biggest health threats: antibiotic resistance.
Aug 26, 2025
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In Guatemalan communities, a recent visit to a health clinic or hospital—not antibiotic use—is the strongest predictor of carrying bacteria resistant to critical antibiotics, according to a new study led by Washington ...
Aug 20, 2025
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A Phase III, international, randomized clinical trial assessed the safety and efficacy of canagliflozin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in children and adolescents.
Aug 4, 2025
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