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 more27 November 2024Health
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 more26 November 2024
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 more25 November 2024
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 more24 November 2024
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 more22 November 2024
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 more20 November 2024
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 more19 November 2024
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 more19 November 2024
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 more19 November 2024
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 more19 November 2024