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Emotional approach to managing chronic pain

Changing the way the brain processes emotions is key to managing chronic pain, according to a new study. UNSW Sydney Professor Sylvia Gustin said the study trial

Queensland Health leads raids to seize illegal vapes

More than $20m worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes have been seized in Queensland, in the nations’ largest haul of its type by a health authority. State Health

‘Tidal wave’ of date rape drug hitting Aussie shores

The main driver of GHB overdoses in Australia is reaching our shores in unprecedented volumes. Australian Federal Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Paula Hudson said

33 percent jump in children unable to access vaccines

Vaccination saves around 4 million lives around the world each year, but that remains well short of global targets. The World Health Organisation (WHO) stated nearly 4.2

20-year study shows greener cities save lives

Increasing urban vegetation can reduce heat-related deaths by a third, with a longitudinal study finding more than a million lives could have been saved around the world

Time to wake up to $75 billion sleep problem

The annual economic impact of sleep-related health issues in Australia is growing, soaring past $75 billion. A new report, led by Flinders University, revealed that

Call to amend social work approach in communities

Social workers are being urged to change their practices when working in First Nations communities. A University of South Australia (UniSA) study found current

Smart bandage speeds up healing process

A smart bandage, which monitors the healing of a wound, has been successfully trialled on people. Caltech professor Wei Geo said the goal was to create a “lab on

Aussies see improvement in quality of life

The quality of life of Australians has improved for the first time in three years, according to a national health survey. The 2025 Bupa Pulse Check has revealed mental

The eyes have it for brain research

The eyes may be the window to our souls, but they are also providing scientists with insights to workings of our brains. A new study, led by the University of Zurich,

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