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WESTERN AUSTRALIA Testing at CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness has confirmed H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza (bird flu) in a giant petrel in Western Australia. This detection initially returned a suspected positive result at the state laboratory, and marks the fifth wild migratory seabird in Australia to return a positive result for H5 bird […]

A Farnham mother who has battled skin cancer believes years of chasing a suntan on girls' holidays abroad led to her diagnosis – and is now urging others to protect themselves in the sun.

Another H5 bird flu case has been confirmed after a migratory bird was found dead near Esperance.

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 29 June.

Prediabetes is primarily associated with elevated blood sugar levels, but some people may also experience symptoms that resemble low blood sugar due to fluctuations in how their body regulates glucose. According to diabetologist Dr Vijay Negalur, insulin resistance can sometimes cause the pancreas to release excess insulin after carbohydrate-rich meals, leading to a rapid drop in blood sugar a few hours later—a condition known as reactive hypoglycaemia. This may trigger symptoms such as shakiness, dizziness, sweating, fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Prediabetes is a warning stage before Type 2 diabetes, often developing without obvious symptoms, though some people may notice increased thirst, frequent hunger, sugar cravings, fatigue, or abdominal weight gain. Experts stress that balanced meals, regular physical activity, stress management, and adequate sleep can help stabilise blood sugar and prevent progression to diabetes.

Women who use hormone therapy during and after menopause tend to adopt healthier lifestyles overall vs women that do not use hormone therapy.

European Academy of Neurology 2026 coverage includes data on Alzheimer-related brain changes in patients with Parkinson Disease.

Many pregnancies are exposed to environmental chemicals, some of which are associated with differences in gestational age at birth and birth weight-for-gestational age (BW-GA) z scores.

At least 2 hours per week of resistance training is associated with a lower risk for major cardiovascular disease among women.

A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan is appearing more often across the United States, and experts say warmer weather may be helping it spread.