Australia
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New hope for dementia vaccine
Scientists are hoping to instigate clinical trials for an Alzheimer’s disease vaccine after successful laboratory tests. Read more
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STI challenge for PrEP
Programmes providing pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection need to spend time on patients’ overall sexual health, according to a World Health Organisation study. Read more
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Short jogs could improve health and longevity
"Small doses" of running could lead to substantial improvements in health and longevity, researchers report today. Read more
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Cannabinoids not proven for treating mental heath
The efficacy of cannabinoids for the treatment of six major mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety, is not yet proven, researchers say today. Read more
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Tasmanian Devil cancer points to lymphoma drug
A facial cancer that plagues Tasmanian Devils is yielding new insights into how the disease evades the immune system, researchers said last night. Read more
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How cancer survival is improving
Cancer survival rates in the UK have improved significantly in the last two decades – but have failed to catch up with other countries, according to a major new analysis. Read more
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Mental and physical health links a global issue
Action is needed on the physical health inequalities faced by people with mental illness, according to a major global study published today. Read more
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Gene study offers new Strep A vaccine hope
A major genetic analysis may have pin-pointed targets for vaccines against Group A streptococcus, it was announced last night. Read more
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Glasgow hears about world obesity challenge
Health care agencies overwhelmingly underestimate efforts made by the obese to lose weight, according to a new international study. Read more
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Diabetes drug protects against kidney disease
A drug developed to help people with diabetes has been found to reduce heart failure, major cardiovascular events and protect against kidney failure. Read more