Health

Person vaping. | Newsreel

TGA targets vape names and packaging

With vapes now able to be bought from pharmacies without a prescription, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced new standards for the product. In a
Read more 1 October 2024
Woman suffering heat stress. | Newsreel

National focus on climate-related health issues

The impact of climate change on the health of Australians will be the focus of a new 19-organisation national partnership. Federal Health and Aged Care Assistant
Read more 1 October 2024
Running on the weekend can be just as effective as an every day routine - Newsreel

Weekend exercise ‘just as effective’ as daily routine

A new study has found that “weekend warrior” physical activity may be just as effective as regular exercise across a week. Massachusetts General Hospital researchers
Read more 1 October 2024
Drinking no longer means consuming alcohol for young people - Newsreel

Young people lead shift to non-alcoholic drinks

Global drinking habits are changing with young people in particular trending towards non-alcoholic alternatives. A report in the Financial Times this week said that 39
Read more 30 September 2024
The right lighting has been found to mitigate the negative impact of shift work - Newsreel

Lighting helps reduce negative impact of shift work

Linking exposure to light to the body’s circadian rhythm may help mitigate the ill-effects of shift work. A research team at Flinders University found that
Read more 30 September 2024
There has been a major breakthrough in understanding of blood pressure - Newsreel

Breakthrough discovery of blood pressure triggers

The discovery of new “signalling centres” in the body could revolutionise the treatment of high blood pressure. University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers
Read more 30 September 2024
Blood test. | Newsreel

Free test helps to better target Anti-D treatment

A free testing program will ensure thousands of pregnant Queenslanders are no longer subjected to unnecessary treatment, while also preserving a crucial resource
Read more 30 September 2024
Nicotine pouch. | Newsreel

Nicotine pouch sellers take advantage of vape focus

Nicotine pouches are looming as the next target in the battle to protect Australian youth from addictive products. A recent University of Melbourne study of Australians
Read more 26 September 2024
Scientist testing in lab. | Newsreel

New genetic test to predict heart attack risk

A world-first genetic test which indicates a person’s risk of a heart attack has been developed in Australia. Scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
Read more 26 September 2024
Doctor with patient. | Newsreel

Price freeze puts NDIS services at risk

The freezing of therapy support pricing by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) could force up to a quarter of Australia’s dieticians to limit support for
Read more 26 September 2024