Australia's east coast is on high alert as Cyclone Alfred, a rare tropical storm, heads towards Brisbane. This is the first time in over 50 years that a cyclone of this magnitude has threatened the region. The storm is expected to hit late Friday or early Saturday, with winds reaching up to 100 kilo
Bronchiectasis, a lung condition where airways widen and become scarred, is a serious issue for many Indigenous adults in the Top End of Northern Territory. A recent study took a close look at the clinical and economic impact of hospital visits due to this condition. The study focused on 15 Indigen
Australia's northern coast is on high alert as Cyclone Zelia, a powerful Category 5 storm, approaches. Meteorologists are warning of extremely strong winds and heavy rainfall. As of Thursday, the cyclone was located about 90 miles north of Port Hedland, with predictions of landfall along the Pilbara
Life with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a roller coaster ride. It's not going to be an easy one. MS is an ongoing and inflamed condition that damages the nervous system, and it's getting more tricky with new treatment choices. Part 1 of the MS roadmap focuses on six key areas. These are like cruc
Australia and New Zealand are grappling with the increasing burden of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a long-term illness that attacks the brain and spinal cord. In 2021, over 33, 000 Australians had been diagnosed with MS. That's a lot of people. The number of MS cases is rising, and so is the complexity
Cow longevity is a big deal in beef production. It's all about how long cows stay productive in their farming herds. Predicting how long a cow will live is tricky. Her actual longevity is only known when she’s reached the end of life. Researchers provided an interesting insight into cattle genet
Cities and smaller regional towns have very different views on how to provide the best shots to their babies. The main question on everybody's mind revolves around, "Will private payments cost many to the parents? " This is a challenge with new technology. But people in Australia have been quick to
In the sunny state of Queensland this is the worrying reality. Last Monday a young swimmer was killed by a great white shark. The girl died after being bitten by the shark while she swimming. The teenage girl was about 100 yards off the coast of Bribie Island. She was swimming in waters nea
Over a long period - from 1995 to 2020 - people with dementia were charged with all sorts of crimes in Australia. This isn't new - many people with this condition do things that land them in the courtroom. The research gathered cases from Australian legal databases A total of 62 people were
Tennis player Alexander Zverev faced off against Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open final, but he didn't come out on top. The score was 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in favor of Sinner. Some tennis experts, including John McEnroe, suggested that Zverev's diabetes and insulin needs might have affected his energy l
