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Older people are putting off dental work because they cannot afford it - Newsreel

Older people cannot afford necessary dental work

More than half of older Australians are putting off necessary dental work, mostly because they cannot afford it, the latest research shows. According to a statement

Fear of falling flags future tumbles

Being worried about falling can increase the risk of this happening for older Australians, neuroscience researchers have warned. A new international study led by

Plant-based diets help prevent early death

One in five premature deaths could be prevented by better eating habits, according to research that assessed the impact of plant-based diets. The European Society of

Child pollution exposure weakens brain networks

Exposure to air pollution as a young child has been found to cause weaker connections between key regions of the brain. A new study, led by the Barcelona Institute for

Fair Work targets age care industry wages

Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth has announced an investigation of aged care providers to gauge if staff in the industry are being paid correctly. Mr Booth said in a

More pharmacists to prescribe medication in Queensland

More pharmacists in Queensland will be able to diagnose, prescribe and provide referrals for a range of common acute and chronic health conditions after completing a

Why teenage girls are more depressed than boys

A pathway imbalance in the brain may explain why teenage girls are twice as likely to get depression than boys. For the first time, research by King’s College London

Flying doctors need your support on Giving Day

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is seeking public help to continue to provide its vital services at a time when costs are rising, and needs are

A new mini-robot is helping with early diagnosis and treatment of cancer - Newsreel

Mini robot set to revolutionise cancer detection

A tiny robot which can take 3D scans from inside the human body is bringing fresh hope for earlier cancer detection. A University of Leeds research team said they had

Cold water immersion helps to manage stress

A new study has confirmed health benefits, including stress management, from regular dunking in cold water. A team from the University of Ottawa found that cold water

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