As the temperature drops, cases of sniffles tend to increase. In addition to the common cold, influenza, and COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is another respiratory infection that our community should be aware of.
Category: Research
Drug combination discovery extending life expectancy of children with brain cancer
Newcastle and Hunter-based researchers have discovered a drug combination that could dramatically improve the life expectancy of children with brain cancer.
Paediatric IBD Risk Linked to Antibiotics, Western Diet and Higher Family Income
Children and adolescents face greater risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when exposed to antibiotics or a Western diet at early ages, or when their family has higher socioeconomic status, according to a study being presented at the Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2023 conference in Chicago, USA.
PRIME Drinks – why the hype and are they safe for children?
PRIME Drinks are the latest hype amongst pre-teens or teens, but are they safe?
Asthma in Pregnancy: The Burden of Bushfires
In Australia, 13% of pregnancies are affected by asthma, making asthma the most common medical condition during pregnancy.
Get to know your poo: What your poo says about your bowel health
Your poo can provide you with key insights into your bowel health. It can tell you a lot about how healthy your digestive system is and whether you are getting the right nutrients from the foods you eat.
COVID-19: What’s the current advice?
As we head into the winter months, we are likely to see the usual prevalence of colds, flu, and viral infections increase, including COVID-19.
First patient on trial in colorectal, gastric and ovarian cancer study
Newcastle biotechnology company ImmVirX Pty Limited has treated the first cancer patient in the clinical trial of its bio-selected oncolytic virus, IVX037.
How bad is the bushfire smoke for your health?
Researchers are investigating the impact of bushfire smoke on the heart and lungs
Running gels and protein powders can be convenient boosts for athletes – but be sure to read the label
Can running gels and protein powders do anything food can’t?
