A record-breaking increase in organ donation registration has seen more lives saved via transplants and placed Australia in the top 15 for organ donation. [ + ]

Delaying a newborn's first bath by 12 hours may significantly improve breastfeeding exclusivity, and make it easier for the baby to latch. [ + ]

For those who've inherited Alzheimer's disease genes, a simple blood test will identify if they have the disease — 16 years before symptoms show. [ + ]

A new study has found that, despite humans having hundreds of facial expressions, only 35 are universally recognised. [ + ]

Australia has among the highest food allergy rates in the world. To reduce allergy risk, experts recommend giving infants peanuts and eggs before they turn one. [ + ]

Australian researchers found nicotine in six varieties of 'nicotine-free' e-cigarette liquids bought online and over the counter from Australian suppliers. [ + ]

Patients should avoid leaving their EpiPens in hot cars in the summer as it decreases their potency, puttng patients at risk. [ + ]

A new Australian prevalence study of hidradenitis suppurativa finds a high number of Australians have the devastating skin condition. [ + ]

We debunk the five misconceptions about earwax and ear cleaning. [ + ]

Until now, it was believed a baby's sex was determined by its X-Y chromosome combination. However, scientists have found a new influence. [ + ]

A new study has found that stethoscopes are loaded with diverse bacteria, including some that can cause healthcare-associated infections. [ + ]

A technology start-up has created a mobile app that converts non-standard language into readily understood speech, restoring speech to stroke victims. [ + ]

Patients experiencing financial toxicity on top of their health issues find it harder to recover. There are simple ways to ease the burden. [ + ]

For the elderly, taking up drawing will do more to enhance their memory retention than writing. Even if they're not very good at it. [ + ]

A third of adolescents hospitalised with anorexia nervosa are within a healthy weight range, prompting calls to redefine the disease's diagnosis criteria. [ + ]