Brisbane startup Microbio develops pathogen test to identify and treat sepsis
Microbio has developed a pathogen test to help identify “a silent killer” that is notoriously difficult to predict, diagnose and treat.
Why AI will usher in the next healthcare revolution
Dr John McMahon of Navigator Group explains how artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the technical revolution in healthcare even further.
Increasing life expectancy to see Australia’s ‘care’ economy make up 15% of GDP: Intergenerational report
In four decades’ time Australians will be living longer, with more years in good health -- but the larger cohort of aged people will increase the need for care.
Labor’s 60-day medicine dispensing policy likely to go through despite opposition
A last-ditch effort to block pharmacies needing to bring in 60-day medicine dispensing is expected to fail.
Unpacked: The epic rise and dramatic downfall of fitness chain F45
From the humble beginnings with one gym in Paddington in 2013, F45 grew to 2,247 franchises across 63 countries by March 2021.
Australian medicinal cannabis firm Medigrowth plans new Geelong centre — and wants you to just call it ‘medicine’
Australian biotech Medigrowth has revealed plans for a new research facility in Geelong, with the goal of expanding clinical and commercial opportunities for medicinal cannabis products.
Kali Healthcare closes $1 million for its pregnancy monitoring wearable
Medtech startup Kali Healthcare just landed $1 million for its pregnancy wearable that allows remote scanning for telehealth appointments.
The doctor is in: Australia’s ten highest-paid occupations revealed in ATO data
Medical professionals dominate the list of Australia's top-earning occupations, with the nation's top taxpayers clustered in New South Wales' most exclusive suburbs, new Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data reveals.
Telehealth startup Eucalyptus acquires Jenny Craig’s online business as its stores close, staff lose jobs
The administrators of collapsed weight loss service Jenny Craig have failed to find a buyer for its physical operations in Australia and New Zealand, but have brokered the sale of its online services to digital health startup Eucalyptus.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip finally gets FDA approval for human trials but safety concerns remain
Neuralink says the device could enable precise control of prosthetic limbs, giving amputees natural motor skills.
Australian garlic’s COVID-fighting potential a “big time” opportunity for local independent growers
New research highlighting the anti-viral attributes of Australian garlic could pose a "big time" opportunity for local growers, as folk wisdom collides with cutting edge laboratory results.
Jenny Craig Australia and New Zealand enters voluntary administration days after reassuring customers
News of Jenny Craig's US bankruptcy filing prompted the local operation to reassure customers that "Jenny Craig ANZ operates independently".