A recent report has revealed that Queensland has the highest rates of caesarian births in Australia. The last 20 years have seen the greatest rise in the caesarean rates. As per the data the figure has risen from 19.5% in 1989 to
34% in 2009.

A team of Australian researchers has claimed to explore a new method that can be used to treat degeneration of spinal cord among animals and expressed confidence that the findings will play a significant role to prevent the episodes of paralysis among people living with spinal cord injuries.

In a bid to contribute to a noble cause, huge turnout was seen for the Queensland Cancer Council in the Relay for Life in last weekend. It was amazing to see how Gympie people showed their support for the genuine cause which would escalate level of cancer awareness. Over 300 people were seen at the One Mile Ovals to hit the road for the walk for 18 hours to raise funds for cancer.

In a breakthrough study, researchers at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) have spotted new melanoma markers, including genetic variants which result in a person's increased risk of developing skin cancer!

The increasing health jeopardy down to infection being transferred by ailing fishes in majority of water bodies in Queensland is apparently piling up a revised manual of concerns and frustrations for regional health officials.

It has been reported that on the 134th anniversary of Ekka in Queensland, a huge number of stud cattle, steers and heifers will be exhibited. The event is one of the most admired events of Royal Dairy show in the country.