Health
Researchers to tailor sex health messages to dating app users
Friday, June 2 2017
As online dating and mobile apps have become more widespread so have stories about how to use them well. But......
Collaborative agreement signed on Indigenous health
Friday, June 2 2017
The Minister for Indigenous Health Ken Wyatt has come together with health organisations to tackle issues with Aboriginal and Torres......
Cannabis oil: a final hope
Thursday, June 1 2017
Many people have turned to medicinal cannabis from the black market to treat conditions that other legal alternatives have not......
New hope in medicinal cannabis for young epilepsy sufferers
Thursday, May 25 2017
In recent years, medicinal cannabis has been increasingly debated in parliament and the media. A new study has shown scientific......
Health professionals struggling to combat violence in the workplace
Friday, May 19 2017
The safety of Australia’s health professionals is under the spot light, following recent shocking attacks on nurses in hospitals. Verbal......
How rooftop gardens are bringing solace to city dwellers
Thursday, May 18 2017
In urbanised landscapes, there is growing evidence that a lack of green spaces can increase stress, isolation and mental health......
Rising Salinity Levels Impact Australian Waterways
Monday, May 15 2017
Agriculture, mining and climate change are three factors driving up the salinity levels in our freshwater ecosystems. Higher concentrations of......
Raising awareness of Food Allergies
Monday, May 15 2017
Australia has one of the highest percentages of people with food allergies, with 10% of the population afflicted with the......
Are punitive measures good drug policy?
Thursday, May 11 2017
The 2017-18 Federal Budget announced strong measures to punish to crack down on drug use. Targeted at those receiving welfare......
Where is our health care workforce falling short?
Monday, May 8 2017
The accreditation system of Australia’s healthcare workforce is under the spotlight in the latest independent review by the COAG Health Council of......