Plant-based diets help prevent early death
One in five premature deaths could be prevented by better eating habits, according to research that assessed the impact of plant-based diets.
The European Society of
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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 more3 April 2025
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 more2 April 2025
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 more1 April 2025
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 more1 April 2025
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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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 more31 March 2025
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 more31 March 2025
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 more27 March 2025
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 more27 March 2025