Egg allergy rates declining in Australia
Australian guidelines recommending eggs be introduced into a child's diet in the first year of life have seen the number of children with egg allergy drop by 17%, researchers have found.
Jun 8, 2026
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Fluids and Secretions: News and Research on Bodily Secretions
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The robotic penguin that makes endoscopy optional
Researchers at the TechMed Center of the University of Twente have built a swallowable soft robot that samples stomach fluid and measures acidity in real time. The robot has no battery, chip, nor any other electronics. Health ...
May 11, 2026
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How public health officials are tracing people who came in contact with hantavirus victims
Hantaviruses do not spread easily between people, which makes health officials confident the recent outbreak on a cruise ship that has killed three people will not turn into an epidemic.
May 8, 2026
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Researchers reveal new findings in study of bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a long-term health condition in which airways are constantly irritated or inflamed, leading to permanent airway damage and a buildup of mucus. This often causes a chronic cough and infections. People with ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Ejaculating more often may boost sperm motility and reduce DNA damage
When it comes to reproduction, female biology is often described in terms of a ticking clock. Women are born with most of their lifetime supply of eggs, meaning that a woman's age is usually the same as the age of her eggs. ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Here's why you might want to clean your headphones
Whether it's enjoying a podcast, listening to music or chatting on the phone, many of us spend hours a day using our headphones. One 2017 study of 4,185 Australians showed they used headphones on average 47–88 hours a month.
Mar 15, 2026
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Rapid concussion detection using saliva
Imagine a simple saliva test that makes concussion screening faster and more objective than ever before. Thanks to neurotechnology being developed and piloted by Andrew Cordssen-David (BSc '22, MBET '23), co-founder and CEO ...
Jan 19, 2026
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What your sweat can reveal about your health
Sweat contains a wealth of biological information that, with the help of artificial intelligence and next-generation sensors, could transform how we monitor our health and well-being, a new study suggests.
Dec 2, 2025
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Can iguana poop make you sick? What the South Florida experts say
Iguanas are becoming a growing health concern in South Florida, with doctors and residents warning that the invasive reptiles can spread salmonella through their droppings and even their bites. The issues have already sent ...
Nov 19, 2025
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Can colostrum supplements improve your skin, gut and immune system? A nutritionist explains
Colostrum is often called "liquid gold" by lactation specialists, midwives and infant-health researchers. It's the early milk produced in the first days after childbirth: thick, yellow and rich in antibodies, proteins and ...
Nov 10, 2025
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