Aust on track to eliminate cervical cancer
Australia could become the first country to eliminate cervical cancer, thanks in part to the national screening program for human papillomavirus.
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Bacteria turning UTIs into killers
A growing number of bacteria are developing a resistance to the drugs designed to kill them and turning simple infections into potential killers.
Harder to age well without comforts: study
New research suggests an inexorable link between the cost of household energy and the ability of Australians to age comfortably in their own homes.
Aussies a tad smile shy, research shows
A national survey in the lead up to World Oral Health Day shows more than two thirds of Australians aren't confident about their smiles.
New skin cancer treatment trialled in Aust
A new treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer is being trialled in Australia as part of a global study.
Ant poison found to mimic echidna hormone
Researchers are convinced bull ant venom contains molecules which trigger long-lasting hypersensitivity for nosy echidnas.
Researchers find ‘acne genes’, cancer link
Researchers have discovered genes that appear to increase a person's risk of developing acne and confirmed a link between the skin disorder and hormonal cancer.
Gene research decodes heart disease risk
Research has shed light on the role genetics plays in determining a person's risk of coronary heart disease, providing a "whole new avenue" of screening.