Tag: Diseases and Disorders
Dengue fever cases will rise, says expert
Townsville-based tropical disease expert Peter Leggat believes dengue fever is likely to become more prevalent in North Queensland as global warming pushes temperatures up. [MORE]
Superbug hits 13 patients in Sydney hospital
Thirteen people at Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital have tested positive to an antibiotic-resistant infectious disease.[MORE]
Zimbabwe cholera toll continues to skyrocket
At least 1,732 people have died in Zimbabwe's cholera epidemic and the number of cases diagnosed has risen to 34,306, the World Health Organisation said.[MORE]
China confirms latest bird flu death
China's health ministry has confirmed that a 19-year-old woman died of the H5N1 bird flu virus in Beijing on Monday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.[MORE]
Sydney's pollution sparks health warning
Some Sydneysiders are being urged to avoid outdoor exercise today because of high pollution levels.[MORE]
Health department dismisses cancer cluster concerns
The Western Australian Department of Health has found no evidence of an increased cancer risk at the Busselton Hospital.[MORE]
Scientists find gene that makes cancer spread
A single gene appears to play a crucial role in deadly breast cancers, increasing the chances the cancer will spread and making it resistant to chemotherapy, US researchers said.[MORE]
British women injecting hormones to get a tan
Many British women have started injecting themselves with an untested and unlicensed tanning drug that increases the amount of dark pigment in their skin.[MORE]
SCG a sea of pink for breast cancer
Spectators turned the SCG into a sea of pink today as they marked Jane McGrath Day during the third Test match against South Africa.[MORE]
Dengue fever cases confirmed in Townsville
Two cases of dengue fever have been confirmed in Townsville in north Queensland, sparking fears of a new outbreak. [MORE]
WHO confirms Ebola deaths in DR Congo
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed the Ebola virus has killed three people in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo.[MORE]
30,000 Zimbabweans have cholera: WHO
More than 30,000 people in Zimbabwe have been diagnosed with cholera, the World Health Organisation says.[MORE]
Scientists claim dengue fever breakthrough
Qld scientists believe they have discovered a way of controlling the spread of dengue fever.[MORE]
Smoking harms kids, new ad warns
An anti-smoking advertisement to air in South Australia from the New Year will urge parents to consider the impact their smoking has on children.[MORE]
Study finds genes for 1918 'Spanish flu' pandemic
A US-Japanese research team has announced it had isolated three genes that explain why the 1918 Spanish flu, believed to be the deadliest infectious disease in history, was so lethal.[MORE]
Call for urgent blood donors in Cairns
The Red Cross Blood Service is calling on residents living outside Cairns to urgently donate blood and help replenish dwindling supplies.[MORE]
Dengue fever outbreak linked to overseas tourist
Queensland Health believes the dengue fever outbreak in Cairns could be linked to an international traveller who arrived in the city in October or November.[MORE]
Another 15 dengue fever cases confirmed in Cairns
Queensland Health says that over the Christmas long weekend another 15 people in Cairns have been notified they have type 3 dengue fever, pushing the number up to 56 confirmed cases.[MORE]
Ford case sparks call for juries in civil cases
Asbestosis sufferer's seven-year court battle with Ford sparks calls for juries to used to hear civil cases.[MORE]
People flirting with skin cancer to boost vitamin D: report
A survey has found some people are not protecting themselves from sun exposure in fear of vitamin D deficiency.[MORE]
Health chief warns of mozzie-related disease threat
Victoria's chief health officer says mosquito-borne diseases may spike this summer.[MORE]
Qld Health urges dengue fever prevention
Queensland Health says there are several steps Cairns residents can do to help control the city's biggest dengue fever outbreak since 2003.[MORE]
Zimbabwe's cholera toll up to 1,174: UN
The toll from Zimbabwe's cholera epidemic has risen again with 1,174 people now known to have died from the disease since August, the United Nations children's fund UNICEF says.[MORE]
Dengue outbreak sparks fines warning
Cairns Regional Council is warning homeowners to clean up mosquito breeding areas in their backyards or face fines of almost $400.[MORE]
Cancer patients waiting longer for services: report
An increased demand for cancer services in Canberra has led to a significant drop in the number of patients who are seen on time.[MORE]
