Free lung cancer tests for Australian smokers
Older Australians will soon have access to free lung tests, as the Federal Government introduces its first new cancer screening program in 20 years.
From July next year,
Read more12 June 2024Health
Tool maps cancer hotspots to prompt change
An online tool which maps key cancer statistics shows Australians living in rural and remote areas face lower survival rates than their city cousins.
A new version of
Read more11 June 2024
Dying in Australia a complicated tale
Almost a quarter of deaths in Australia are caused by more than five underlying conditions, according to a recent report.
The latest What do Australian’s die from
Read more11 June 2024
Anti-vaping campaign uses Tik Tok
A new Federal Government campaign will for the first time advertise about the risk of vaping on Tik Tok.
The Give Up For Good campaign is the first national
Read more10 June 2024
Blood test determines concussion severity
Researchers have discovered a blood test that can detect the effects of sport-related concussion and determine when it’s safe to return to the field.
The Monash
Read more10 June 2024
Manufacturers miss the mark on nutrition
Australian food and beverage manufacturers have made little progress in improving their focus on nutrition, according to a new report.
A Deakin University scorecard has
Read more10 June 2024
AI reveals new antibiotic options to explore
Pharmaceutical manufacturers now have access to almost a million potential sources of antibiotics, as researchers work to combat growing resistance to current
Read more7 June 2024
Lower age limit for free bowel cancer screening
The Federal Government is extending the free bowel screening program to people aged above 45.
Currently, people aged 50 to 74 receive a free bowel screening kit in the
Read more6 June 2024
Shine disappears from Gold hospital cover
Australians are being urged to re-consider top-level hospital cover, as the cost of private health insurance soars.
Consumer group CHOICE has found that while annual
Read more5 June 2024
Panel probes health legacy of Games
A free public event in Brisbane this week will discuss how the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games can provide long-term health benefits for Queenslanders.
On Thursday,
Read more5 June 2024