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Cocaine use at record levels in Australia

The use of cocaine, MDMA and methylamphetamine is at record levels, with regional Queensland among the biggest users per capita, according to recent water testing. The

Australia-first cancer therapy for Townsville

Townsville will become the first regional city in Australia to offer a revolutionary new treatment for leukaemia and other blood cancers. The Townsville Hospital and

Older Australians connected, but concerned

More than 80 percent of older Australians use technology, but are concerned about the security of their personal information. New research by not-for-profit aged care

Test reveals dangerous new coronavirus variants

A tool has been developed to determine which new coronavirus variants will be the most harmful. Developed by researchers at Cornell University, the bioelectric device

Peptide path to greener cancer treatments

Greener cancer treatments are a step closer thanks to new research out of the United Kingdom. With most current processes involving the use of toxic chemicals,

Smart clothing will revolutionise body monitoring

A new generation of smart clothing could revolutionise the way people exercise and recover from injury. Researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Bath have

CBT shown to help over 65 long-term

A treatment for anxiety and depression usually prescribed to young adults has been shown to have positive long-term effects for people over 65. Macquarie University

Extra funding for Queensland abortion services

Queensland’s abortion services are being bolstered as the state prepares for the introduction of nurse-performed terminations. New laws, passed by State parliament in

Inquiry calls for sugar tax on drinks

A Federal Parliamentary committee has recommended the Government introduce a sugar tax on drinks, strengthen food labelling and regulate fast food advertising to

Mental health falls as social media rises

The mental health of young Australians, particularly women and girls, began to fall sharply in the early 2010s, coinciding with the launch of Instagram and Snapchat. New

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