Health

Pregnant woman receiving an injection. | Newsreel

Free RSV vaccine offered to pregnant Queenslanders

Pregnant Queenslanders now have access to free RSV immunisation, after an existing program was expanded. State Health Minister Tim Nicholls said the updated program
Read more 2 December 2024
Veteran talking to counsellor. | Newsreel

New Department of Veterans’ Affairs agency pledge

A new independent oversight agency will advise Government on the support needed by Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in an attempt to improve suicide
Read more 2 December 2024
Man with mask and smoke from bushfire. | Newsreel

Real annual bushfire death toll more than 1.5 million

A global study has revealed the actual death toll from bushfires exceeds 1.5 million each year. Led by Professor Yuming Guo, from Monash University in Melbourne, the
Read more 2 December 2024
Woman with stomach pain. | Newsreel

Endometriosis drug Visanne now on PBS

Women living with endometriosis have cheaper access to treatment, with Visanne now added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Federal Health Minister Mark Butler
Read more 2 December 2024
Overweight woman and doctor. | Newsreel

Aussie researchers develop natural treatment for obesity

Australian researchers have developed a new obesity treatment that reduces weight without the side-effects of currently popular prescription medicines. University of
Read more 2 December 2024
Homeless man. | Newsreel

Homelessness almost doubles risk of death

People experiencing homelessness have a death rate almost double the wider population, according to a new study. The 10-year study from the Australian Institute of
Read more 2 December 2024
The occasion was commemorated with the planting of a frangipani cutting from Maurice Blackmore’s Naturopathic Rest Home in Rockhampton.

Garden named after natural medicine pioneers

Southern Cross University has named its unique medicinal garden in honour of two pioneers of naturopathic medicines and treatment. The Marcus and Caroline Blackmore
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Security camera being installed. | Newsreel

Asbestos safety warning around simple DIY tasks

Upgrading a home with a simple security system could expose DIYers to an unexpected risk. Master Builders Australia Chief Executive Denita Wawn is using National
Read more 27 November 2024
Sad girl looking out window. | Newsreel

Self-harm spike shows girls most impacted by lockdowns

COVID lockdowns disproportionately impacted the mental health of girls and young women, according to a new study. Research from the University of Sydney found there had
Read more 27 November 2024
QIMR researcher Dr Philip Mosley. | Newsreel

Movie reactions a key to depression diagnosis

Queensland scientists have developed a way to diagnose a severe form of depression by monitoring facial expressions as a patient watches movies. QIMR Berghofer
Read more 27 November 2024