Tuberculosis isn't just a historical disease. Here's how it spreads and who is at risk

Oct 17, 2023 06:47 am UTC| Health

Tuberculosis is often seen as a threat of the past. But it remains a significant concern worldwide, with international travel spreading the disease. While tuberculous is rare in Australia, and we no longer routinely...

All the reasons you might be having night sweats – and when to see a doctor

Oct 17, 2023 06:45 am UTC| Health

Youve finished a workout, so youre hot and drenched with perspiration but soon you begin to feel cool again. Later, its a sweltering summer evening and youre finding it hard to sleep, so you kick off the...

The impact of work on well-being: 6 factors that will affect the future of work and health inequalities

Oct 16, 2023 09:10 am UTC| Health

Work has long been considered a social determinant of health. Like housing, education, income security and other matters of economic and social policy, work can be a key factor in creating, maintaining or exacerbating...

Will we still have antibiotics in 50 years? We asked 7 global experts

Oct 16, 2023 09:10 am UTC| Health

Almost since antibiotics were first discovered, weve been aware bacteria can learn how to overcome these medicines, a phenomenon known as antimicrobial resistance. The World Health Organization says were currently...

Skin cancer: more people die from types that aren't melanoma – surprise new finding

Oct 16, 2023 06:37 am UTC| Health

If you mention skin cancer, most people think of melanoma the deadliest skin cancer. The other ones are pretty benign, right? Not so. Worldwide, more people are now dying of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) than...

Steep physical decline with age is not inevitable – here's how strength training can change the trajectory

Oct 16, 2023 06:36 am UTC| Health

Raise your hand if you regularly find yourself walking up a flight of stairs. What about carrying heavy bags of groceries? How about picking up your child or grandchild? Most of us would raise our hands to doing at least...

Do stress and depression increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease? Here's why there might be a link

Oct 16, 2023 06:29 am UTC| Health

Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a persons risk of developing dementia, including high blood pressure, poor sleep, and physical inactivity. Meanwhile, keeping...