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Saturday is independence day for older Australians

Elderly Australians will enjoy a new era of self-determination from Saturday, according to a leading advocacy group. Older Persons Advocacy Network CEO Craig Gear said

No-touch sensor option for hard-to-monitor patients

A medical innovation is moving past current conversations around wearable devices and monitors for remote care, to a new no-touch product using radio waves. United

Study urges focus on longer walks, not step totals

Regular walks of more than 10 minutes may be more beneficial than the much-publicised 10,000 steps a day target. New global research, led by the University of Sydney and

Lifestyle trumps drastic weight loss in fertility stakes

Weight loss, by itself, is not enough to boost male fertility, according to a new Australian study. University of Adelaide researchers have analysed 32 global studies

New biomarker helps to better target ovarian cancer

Australian researchers have found a better way to target one of the world’s most deadliest cancers. Scientists from the University of South Australia (UniSa) and

Positive signs of wellbeing … if you’re old and live in a city

Aussies believe the nation is heading in the right direction, but opinions vary depending on your age and where you live. The insights were revealed in the latest

Fatal statistics of homelessness revealed

More than 3000 Australians died needlessly over a 12-month period because they were homeless. A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found

Life-saving drug now free for Aussies

A life-saving drug for a rare hereditary disease is now free for Australians. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said Olipudase alfa (Xenpozyme®) would be listed on

Parkinson’s pain a chronic problem often overlooked

People living with Parkinson’s disease are nearly three times more likely to suffer from chronic pain compared to the general community. QIMR Berghofer Associate

New guidelines for dentists as $817m pulled from super

A more than 50 percent jump in the amount of superannuation accessed for dental work has sparked the release of new guidelines from the dental profession’s peak

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