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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

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

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

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

Exercise at any age improves brain function

Physical exercise at any age can improve brain function and memory, according to new research. The University of South Australia said findings from 133 systematic

New technology to help combat jellyfish threat

A new piece of technology will help researchers speed up efforts to combat the impact of dangerous jellyfish in North Queensland. The $25,000 bead mill homogeniser has

Tree clusters help people to live longer

People who live in areas with clusters of trees have been found to have lower mortality risks. A long-term study conducted in Switzerland has found that neighbourhoods

New campaign warns of overseas drinking risks

The Federal Government has launched a campaign to warn young Australians about the dangers of consuming alcohol overseas. This follows the deaths last year of Bianca

PBS price reduction supported by both major parties

Australians will pay less for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme medicines after Labor and the Coalition both pledged to reduce the co-payment to $25. Prime Minister Anthony

Doctors call for tax on sugar-sweetened soft drinks

The Australian Medical Association has renewed its calls for a tax on sugar-flavoured soft drinks as obesity overtakes smoking as the major cause of preventable

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