Health

Woman getting mail out of letterbox. | Newsreel

Message of support is in the mail

More than a million Queenslanders will be asked to play it forward when they receive a message of support from Beyond Blue this month. In response to the pressing need
Read more 14 May 2024
Inactive teenagers putting strain on their hearts - Newsreel

Inactive young people develop early heart strain

Young people are starting to develop heart strain by the time they reach adolescence due to low levels of physical activity. An eight-year study of 153 young people in
Read more 13 May 2024
Pregnant woman looking at ultrasound. | Newsreel

Central donor register to store genetic details

A centralised register will be created to store the genetic details of every child conceived by a donor in Queensland over the past 50 years. It is part of a suite of
Read more 13 May 2024
New born baby in hospital | Newsreel

More support for mums with eating disorders

A Queensland trial is under way to better support mums with eating disorders during pregnancy and after birth. Run by Mater Mothers’ hospitals, the project aims to
Read more 12 May 2024
Sad child in hallway.| Newsreel

Child neglect causes 40 percent of mental health issues

Up to 40 percent of long-term mental health issues in Australia have been traced back to childhood neglect and abuse. A University of Sydney study has uncovered the
Read more 12 May 2024
Woman clutching stomach in pain. | Newsreel

Extra GP time for women with endometriosis

Extended consultations for women with endometriosis and complex gynaecological conditions will be covered by Medicare next year. From July 1, 2025, two new items will be
Read more 11 May 2024
The devastating northern NSW floods in 2022 - Newsreel

World-first treatment program for flood survivors

Southern Cross University has been chosen to trial a new treatment program to help residents of northern NSW suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after the
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A baby breastfeeding/ | Newsreel

Push for breastfeeding to be a carbon offset

Australian researchers say breastfeeding should be treated as a carbon offset in global plans for a sustainable public health system. In a report prepared for the World
Read more 8 May 2024
Doctor in telehealth appointment with mother and son. | Newsreel

Digital health investment would boost care

The use of digital technology and artificial intelligence in healthcare could reduce staff workload by 30 percent and free up more resources for patient care. New
Read more 8 May 2024
New robot skills developed by the University of Texas - Newsreel

New robot skin to revolutionise carer industry

Robots with flexible human-like skin are a step closer following a breakthrough by researchers at the University of Texas. The research team developed a “first-ever”
Read more 7 May 2024