A new blood test can identify people at risk of stress disorders, or who are experiencing them severely. [ + ]

The death rates of people with autism spectrum disorder are twice that of the general population. But their autism is not the primary cause of death. [ + ]

New research has found that 1 in 5 former and current smokers will suffer from pancreatic cancer — and the risks are worse for men. [ + ]

A survey of Australian primary healthcare nurses found that many feel under-utilised and requests to do more are often rejected. [ + ]

A limited study has found that chocolate may provide a simple dietary solution to the fatigue that plagues nine out of 10 multiple sclerosis sufferers. [ + ]

New microneedle patches developed by an Australian university offer a pain-free, antibacterial, self-dissolving solution for vaccination delivery. [ + ]

Three new trial programs have been launched, offering face-to-face help to the elderly and their families across Australia and in selected rural areas. [ + ]

A new study has confirmed that there is no increased risk of adverse birth outcomes if a woman falls pregnant within 12 months of a stillbirth. [ + ]

Middle-aged men able to do 40 push-ups are at low risk of a cardiovascular event. Indeed, push-ups are more effective than treadmills at identifying CVD risk. [ + ]

The new Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Act is designed to make it easier for the seriously ill to end their lives; but implementing it may be challenging. [ + ]

Report: Patients who've had a heart attack are twice as likely to die prematurely compared to the general population, in part due to sub-optimal care. [ + ]

A major study has found that pumped breastmilk may contain an increase in pathogens that can lead to chronic disease. [ + ]

A new study has found that treatment for insomnia can help to reduce back pain, further enforcing the complex link between sleep and pain. [ + ]

Last quarter the health sector had the highest number of data breaches of any industry, due to human error and malicious or criminal attacks. [ + ]

People who die by suicide do not necessarily express their suicidal thoughts to health professionals, according to a new study. [ + ]