Diseases

AIDS experts are hoping a global conference in Vancouver will lead to changes in the way the world treats HIV. AIDS researchers have called

South Sudan's health ministry has confirmed 18 people have died following an outbreak of cholera. At least 18 people have died of cholera

There's mounting public concern as South Korea has recorded its seventh death from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus. South Korea

A University of Adelaide team has found further evidence to suggest genetics plays a bigger role than previously thought in cerebral palsy.

The total number of MERS virus infections in South Korea has risen to seven, officials say. South Korean officials say they have confirmed

Everyone with HIV infection should receive immediate, not deferred, treatment, say researchers after significant interim trial results. The

Labor is calling on the government not to end a program that helps families pay for expensive food needed by children with a rare metabolic disease.

A 32-year-old Queensland paramedic is in a serious condition in hospital after contracting measles. A Queensland paramedic who has contracted measles worked

A combination of two drugs has been used to treat the most common form of cystic fibrosis, with researchers optimistic about the trials. A combination of two

Queensland has had its highest number of Ross River virus cases in 20 years but the outbreak is now in decline. The worst Ross River virus outbreak in Queensland

Drug-resistant typhoid has become epidemic in Africa, according to a new study which examined bacteria from 63 countries. Drug-resistant typhoid has become

The World Health Organisation has unveiled a plan to eradicate the deadly Ebola virus, aiming to identify and isolate the dwindling number of new cases by the end of May.

Eczema cream gives hope in MS fight Scientists believe two drugs used to treat common skin conditions could be key to breakthrough treatment for multiple sclerosis.[subscribe]

Australian scientists have discovered that malaria can be detected in the breath, paving the way for a simple and cheap test for the disease.

Anni Grindrod was stricken with arthritis when she eight years old. She is one of 6000 Australians whose childhoods are blighted by the disease.

Australian researcher have identified gene variants that are “promising candidates” for playing a role in the development of motor neurone disease.

The World Health Organisation has urged countries to invest billions of dollars to tackle 17 neglected tropical diseases - including dengue fever, leprosy and sleeping sickness

Melbourne researchers will trial a potential cure for hepatitis B on 50 patients from Australia and New Zealand. Fifty people with hepatitis

A class of drugs developed to treat HIV could be useful in treating age-related macular degeneration, a disease that leads to progressive loss of vision.

The transparent zebrafish develops the tuberculosis bug in the same way humans do and may help researchers develop new ways to treat the disease.