Health

Researchers find skin cancer self assessment is largely ineffective - Newsreel

More firepower needed in skin cancer battle

New weapons may be needed in the battle to prevent further sharp rises in potentially deadly melanomas. This is particularly the case in Queensland which is known as the
Read more 13 August 2024
Baby and doctor. | Newsreel

Queensland babies in genetic screening trial

Thousands of Queensland newborns will be screened for genetic illnesses under a trial program. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) will use a $5.5 Federal
Read more 12 August 2024
Sick child coughing

Spike in children hospitalised with flu

The number of Queensland children under five hospitalised with the flu has doubled in a week, prompting warnings from the State Government. State Health Minister Shannon
Read more 12 August 2024
Group of friends drinking. | Newsreel

Tipsy fruit flies a window into our social drinking

Researchers have used drunk fruit flies to uncover why social drinking often makes humans happy, while drinking alone can trigger depression. Kyung-An Han, a biologist
Read more 9 August 2024
Younger people at greater risk of cancer than their parents - Newsreel

Younger generations face higher cancer risk

Younger generations are facing a higher likelihood than their parents and grandparents of contracting half of the main cancer types. An American Cancer Society study
Read more 8 August 2024
Body image issues are consistent across all age groups - Newsreel

Body image pressure spreads across cultures

Body appreciation, or lack of it, has been found to be similar across all age groups as signs emerge of body image pressure spreading across cultural groups. Research
Read more 7 August 2024
Young African child eating. | Newsreel

COVID food price pain lingers for world’s poorest

The world’s poorest countries are still struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, with billions unable to access a healthy diet. A new United Nations report
Read more 7 August 2024
Nurse helps baby breastfeed in hospital. | Newsreel

‘Sham’ breastfeeding provides options for sick babies

A baby with a blocked oesophagus had been able to be breastfed thanks to a new technique being used at a Brisbane hospital. Oscar was nine weeks’ premature when born
Read more 7 August 2024
Tiny air pollution linked to premature deaths - Newsreel

Tiny air pollutants linked to premature deaths

Tiny air pollutants have been linked to a 7.3 percent increase in premature deaths for people living in large cities. Researchers led by McGill University found these
Read more 7 August 2024
Heat stressed elderly woman in front of fan. | Newsreel

Climate change focus for health experts

A new Federal Government advisory group has been established to help reduce the impacts of climate change on the nation’s health. Chaired by Federal Health Minister
Read more 7 August 2024