Health

Pollution has been found to inhibit child brain function - Newsreel

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
Read more 3 April 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman is targeting aged care - Newsreel

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
Read more 2 April 2025
Pharmacist

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
Read more 1 April 2025
Depression affects girls more than boys

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
Read more 1 April 2025
The RFDS Queensland aeromedical team in action - Newsreel

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
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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
Read more 31 March 2025
Regular exposure to cold water has been found to improve cell health and stress management - Newsreel

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
Read more 31 March 2025
Ruth Vine has been appointed to review of gender hormone treatments.

Senior psychiatrist to lead hormone therapy review

The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of a senior psychiatrist to lead an independent review of the use of hormone therapies to treat children with
Read more 27 March 2025
COVID vaccines are still recommended for many groups - Newsreel

Fresh advice issued on frequency of COVID vaccinations

The Federal Government is urging Australians over 75 to continue to receive COVID-19 vaccinations every six months. Health Minister Mark Butler said the latest advice
Read more 27 March 2025
Chewing gum leads to ingestion of microplastics - Newsreel

Chewing gum linked to ingestion of microplastics

New research has warned that chewing gum can result in the ingestion of thousands of microplastics. A statement released this week by the American Cancer Society said a
Read more 27 March 2025