Sara Lindqvist
Perth medical researchers working on artificial placentas for premature babies
Medical researchers at the Women and Infants Research Foundation are developing an artificial placenta system powered by the fetal heart to support extremely premature infants.
DR Congo battles rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak amid conflict
A rare species of the Ebola virus is spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo, compounded by violent conflict and deep community distrust.
Gut microbiota linked to psychological stress-induced breast cancer growth
Research shows that stress-induced microbial dysbiosis promotes breast cancer stemness via the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, which may be reversed through high-fiber diets.
First death reported in NYC’s legionnaires disease outbreak as number of infected rises
Health officials have confirmed one fatality as the number of Legionnaires' disease cases in Manhattan's Upper East Side rises to 67.
No evidence mobile phones cause brain cancer – new study
A review of 63 articles published between 1994 and 2022 found no correlation between mobile phone use and an increased risk of various brain and head cancers.
Social media use linked to increased ADHD symptoms in children
Recent research indicates that social media use is associated with a decline in concentration and potential structural changes in children's brains.
Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Rising in Europe, ECDC Warns
Health authorities report a sharp increase in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea cases across the EU and UK, signaling a shift from travel-related to domestic transmission.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine boosts immune response in high-risk patients
Pancreatic cancer vaccine boosts immune response in high-risk patients
India's Serum Institute partners with Gates MRI to make experimental TB vaccine
The Serum Institute of India is investing more than $100 million to manufacture an experimental tuberculosis vaccine candidate currently in Phase 3 clinical trials.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak outpaces response as cases surge undetected
The Bundibugyo virus is fueling the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in Africa's history, outpacing medical responses amid regional conflict and community violence.
Ebola patients flee Congo hospital attack
Ebola patients flee Congo hospital attack
WHO: Up To 45% Dementia Risk Can Be Prevented Or Delayed
New WHO guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations to protect cognitive health by addressing modifiable risk factors such as air pollution and diet.
Childhood vaccination coverage rises but 14 million infants remain unvaccinated
Global childhood vaccination coverage is slowly recovering, though millions of infants remain vulnerable to preventable diseases due to barriers like conflict.
DR Congo Ebola cases top 2,000 in fastest-growing outbreak on record
DR Congo Ebola cases top 2,000 in fastest-growing outbreak on record
Trial of potential Ebola antiviral under way: WHO
The World Health Organization has launched the EBO-PEP clinical trial to test an experimental antiviral drug on individuals exposed to the deadly Bundibugyo virus.
New Zealand reports first H5N1 bird flu case in migratory seabird
The detection of H5N1 in a migratory seabird has led to a vaccination programme for five of New Zealand's most endangered bird species.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 754
A Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in 754 confirmed deaths, complicated by treatment gaps and local resistance.
WHO launches first clinical trials of antivirals for Bundibugyo Ebola
The World Health Organization has initiated randomized controlled trials for antiviral treatments and post-exposure prophylaxis to combat a deadly Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
UC Riverside study reveals how tick-borne viruses evade human immunity
A new study reveals the mechanisms tick-borne orthonairoviruses use to disarm human immune defenses, highlighting a growing threat alongside a surge in Powassan virus cases.
DRC Ebola outbreak two to four times bigger than official scale: WHO
The World Health Organization reports that the current Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic Congo is spreading faster than any previous outbreaks it has managed.