Based on levels of a specific protein found in the brain, the test is reported to be the first of its kind in the world. [ + ]

Heart Research Australia is encouraging Australians to wear red and donate during February, to raise awareness for heart disease and funds for life-saving research. [ + ]

An international team of researchers, led by The University of Melbourne, has found two new mammogram-based measures for breast cancer risk. [ + ]

Eleven finalists have been announced for the inaugural HESTA Impact Awards, recognising health and community services professionals taking positive steps to create a better world. [ + ]

Norway has reported several deaths and some side effects in elderly people vaccinated with the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine. [ + ]

International researchers — including those from CSIRO — have found that consuming fewer carbs can potentially put type 2 diabetes into remission. [ + ]

New appointments at the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation will see the organisation refocusing its mission to support research, advocacy and awareness of brain cancer in Australia. [ + ]

The RACGP has welcomed government confirmation that GPs will be at the forefront of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout. [ + ]

CHP Australia has announced its support of the Australian Medical Association's call for action to tackle health misinformation on the internet and social media. [ + ]

Research at The University of Melbourne reveals that most women who freeze their eggs for later use do not end up using them, leading to wastage. [ + ]

A study published in the journal Gut reveals that the gut microbiome may influence the severity of COVID-19 and the immune system's response to the infection. [ + ]

An immunologist at the University of Queensland has cautioned over the UK's decision to delay second doses of the Pfizer vaccine. [ + ]

The series will allow nurses involved in the aged-care sector to update their knowledge and skills by reflecting on their practice and ensuring best practice. [ + ]

Three Australian small-cap and start-up executives give their take on what we might see from the medtech industry in 2021. [ + ]

Thank you gifts were delivered to frontline workers and their families at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick by a convoy of Santa's Little Sherpas. [ + ]