Health

Exercise has been linked to better memories - Newsreel

Physical activity leads to a better memory

A new study shows that people who exercise have a better working memory than those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä reviewed
Read more 27 November 2024
Man getting blood pressure taken. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar bill to treat high blood pressure

High blood pressure treatment costs Australians more than $1.2 billion a year, with 40 percent paid directly by patients in out-of-pocket costs. A new study by The
Read more 26 November 2024
Doctor checking a woman's heart. | Newsreel

Heart’s ‘hidden’ self-healing abilities discovered

Researchers have discovered the human heart has the ability to repair itself after trauma, with a little kick-start. Professor Olaf Bergmann from Sweden’s Karolinska
Read more 25 November 2024
Woman recording her voice. | Newsreel

Hope AI voice analysis can detect Parkinson’s early

A collaboration between universities in Australia and Iraq has shone the light on a potential new early detection technique for Parkinson’s disease. Researchers from
Read more 24 November 2024
Two Aboriginal women, Australia. | Newsreel

GP training to embed First Nations people values

Medical training in Australia is being upgraded to increase GPs awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues. The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP)
Read more 22 November 2024
Doctors and nurses are in short supply globally - Newsreel

Health staff shortages spark global skills competition

A doctor and nurse shortage is placing extra pressure on global health systems at a time when aging populations are increasing demand for services. The OECD 2024 Health
Read more 20 November 2024
Putting a child to bed at the same time every night - Newsreel

Consistent bedtime key to child behaviour traits

Giving children a consistent bedtime may be more important than sleep quality or duration in setting long-term behaviour traits. A study by the Penn State College of
Read more 19 November 2024
Multicultural group. | Newsreel

Financial stress strains welcome for new migrants

Almost half of Australians believe current immigration levels are too high, despite an overwhelming majority saying the country has benefited from multiculturalism. The
Read more 19 November 2024
Even fit people can get heart disease from sitting too long - Newsreel

Long hours of sitting unhealthy even for fit people

Spending long hours sitting or lying down has been linked to heart disease, even for people who are otherwise highly active. A new study, released by the American
Read more 19 November 2024
Sad woman at chemist. | Newsreel

Cost pressures prevent disadvantaged filling prescriptions

More than 10 percent of Australia’s most vulnerable people have gone without prescribed medication, due to cost, in the past 12 months, according to the latest
Read more 19 November 2024