Health

Woman recording her voice. | Newsreel

Hope AI voice analysis can detect Parkinson’s early

A collaboration between universities in Australia and Iraq has shone the light on a potential new early detection technique for Parkinson’s disease. Researchers from
Read more 24 November 2024
Two Aboriginal women, Australia. | Newsreel

GP training to embed First Nations people values

Medical training in Australia is being upgraded to increase GPs awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues. The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP)
Read more 22 November 2024
Doctors and nurses are in short supply globally - Newsreel

Health staff shortages spark global skills competition

A doctor and nurse shortage is placing extra pressure on global health systems at a time when aging populations are increasing demand for services. The OECD 2024 Health
Read more 20 November 2024
Putting a child to bed at the same time every night - Newsreel

Consistent bedtime key to child behaviour traits

Giving children a consistent bedtime may be more important than sleep quality or duration in setting long-term behaviour traits. A study by the Penn State College of
Read more 19 November 2024
Multicultural group. | Newsreel

Financial stress strains welcome for new migrants

Almost half of Australians believe current immigration levels are too high, despite an overwhelming majority saying the country has benefited from multiculturalism. The
Read more 19 November 2024
Even fit people can get heart disease from sitting too long - Newsreel

Long hours of sitting unhealthy even for fit people

Spending long hours sitting or lying down has been linked to heart disease, even for people who are otherwise highly active. A new study, released by the American
Read more 19 November 2024
Sad woman at chemist. | Newsreel

Cost pressures prevent disadvantaged filling prescriptions

More than 10 percent of Australia’s most vulnerable people have gone without prescribed medication, due to cost, in the past 12 months, according to the latest
Read more 19 November 2024
Soldiers squad relaxing after battle having a break on training

Packaged food may be impeding military performance

The reliance of the military on packaged and fatty food could be leading to sub-par performance and mental health problems for defence personnel. A study from Southern
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Woman holding in a fart. | Newsreel

CSIRO call to ‘chart your fart’ for science

While the butt of many a joke, flatulence is necessary for good health and Australia’s science agency wants us to track ours for the greater good. The CSIRO is calling
Read more 15 November 2024
Mice being observed in a lab. | Newsreel

Protein blocker prevents multi-organ failure

Researchers have proven that damaged cells in one vital organ can “infect” healthy organs, discovery a way to block their impact in the process. A study, led by the
Read more 15 November 2024