Health

Bowel testing van. | Newsreel

Lower age limit for free bowel cancer screening

The Federal Government is extending the free bowel screening program to people aged above 45. Currently, people aged 50 to 74 receive a free bowel screening kit in the
Read more 6 June 2024
Patient and nurse at hospital admissions. | Newsreel

Shine disappears from Gold hospital cover

Australians are being urged to re-consider top-level hospital cover, as the cost of private health insurance soars. Consumer group CHOICE has found that while annual
Read more 5 June 2024
Woman jogging beside Brisbane river at Southbank. | Newsreel

Panel probes health legacy of Games

A free public event in Brisbane this week will discuss how the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games can provide long-term health benefits for Queenslanders. On Thursday,
Read more 5 June 2024
Nine million deaths caused by pollution - Newsreel

Cardiologists call for urgent action on pollution

Prominent cardiologists have called for a major offensive against pollution, saying it is a bigger health threat than war, terrorism and major diseases. A series of
Read more 5 June 2024
Breakthrough in skin cancer treatment - Newsreel

New skin cancer treatment shows promise

Trials of a new cancer treatment have shown promising results in improving the survival odds for people with melanoma skin cancer. Moderna and Merck have announced the
Read more 5 June 2024
Queensland ambulance. | Newsreel

Budget funds for new Ambulance officers

More than 185 new Queensland ambulance officers will be on duty before the end of the year under new funding to be announced in next week’s State Budget. Almost $130
Read more 4 June 2024
Baby on EEG monitor. | Newsreel

Researchers develop brain growth chart

Most parents chart their new-borns’ growth in length and weight, now Brisbane researchers have developed a growth chart for young brains. Researchers at QIMR
Read more 4 June 2024
Selection of illicit drugs. | Newsreel

Prevention a small part of drug battle billions

Australian governments are spending billions in the battle against illicit drugs, but less than 10 percent is directed towards use prevention and response to harm,
Read more 4 June 2024
Person taking photo of food. | Newsreel

Food photos in the frame for healthy diet

For those who rush to immortalise Insta-worthy food creations before devouring them, your passion has been vindicated. New research from Curtin University has found that
Read more 3 June 2024
Queensland Ballet's Dance for Health programs teach dancers of all abilities.

Move to the rhythm for improved health and wellbeing

Ballet is helping Queenslanders dance their way to good health with the Van Norton Li Community Health Institute. Queensland Ballet’s innovative new institute has been
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