National focus on climate-related health issues
The impact of climate change on the health of Australians will be the focus of a new 19-organisation national partnership.
Federal Health and Aged Care Assistant
Read more1 October 2024Health
Weekend exercise ‘just as effective’ as daily routine
A new study has found that “weekend warrior” physical activity may be just as effective as regular exercise across a week.
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers
Read more1 October 2024
Young people lead shift to non-alcoholic drinks
Global drinking habits are changing with young people in particular trending towards non-alcoholic alternatives.
A report in the Financial Times this week said that 39
Read more30 September 2024
Lighting helps reduce negative impact of shift work
Linking exposure to light to the body’s circadian rhythm may help mitigate the ill-effects of shift work.
A research team at Flinders University found that
Read more30 September 2024
Breakthrough discovery of blood pressure triggers
The discovery of new “signalling centres” in the body could revolutionise the treatment of high blood pressure.
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers
Read more30 September 2024
Free test helps to better target Anti-D treatment
A free testing program will ensure thousands of pregnant Queenslanders are no longer subjected to unnecessary treatment, while also preserving a crucial resource
Read more30 September 2024
Nicotine pouch sellers take advantage of vape focus
Nicotine pouches are looming as the next target in the battle to protect Australian youth from addictive products.
A recent University of Melbourne study of Australians
Read more26 September 2024
New genetic test to predict heart attack risk
A world-first genetic test which indicates a person’s risk of a heart attack has been developed in Australia.
Scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
Read more26 September 2024
Price freeze puts NDIS services at risk
The freezing of therapy support pricing by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) could force up to a quarter of Australia’s dieticians to limit support for
Read more26 September 2024
New approach to understanding impact of brain injuries
Australian scientists have used a new approach to determine the long-term impact of a single brain injury.
The Monash University-led research used blood tests and MRI
Read more26 September 2024