Health
Study: women less likely to work when sick
Tuesday, March 11 2025
A new study from the University of Western Australia has shown women are less likely to go to work than......
Flood borne diseases waiting to strike
Monday, March 10 2025
Floods have serious health consequences include drowning, falls and injuries. Chronic diseases such as diabetes or renal disease can also worsen as......
Increase in fatal drownings this summer
Wednesday, March 5 2025
More than 100 people have fatally drowned this summer, according to Royal Life Saving Australia. Data shows a consistent peak......
New allergy platform for regional and rural doctors
Monday, March 3 2025
Last week, a new platform was launched to support doctors in regional and rural Australia to treat allergies. Allergy Assist......
How harmful is reality tv?
Friday, February 28 2025
A panel consisting of five experts on the conversation have shared their perspectives on the potential harmful impacts of reality......
New study reveals light smoking significantly increases mortality risk
Thursday, February 27 2025
Recent research from the Australian National University reveals smoking contributes to over 24 thousand deaths annually in Australia—surpassing previous estimates.......
How is the brain linked with the heart?
Thursday, February 27 2025
We’re in the final days of REDFED aimed at rising awareness about heart health. Organised by Heart Research Australia, REDFEB......
Surge of Melioidosis disease hits North Queensland
Tuesday, February 25 2025
A recent outbreak of Melioidosis in flood devastated North Queensland has claimed at least seven lives and with even more......
Nurses criticise $8.5 billion health investment
Tuesday, February 25 2025
Nursing profession groups are arguing the Federal Government’s $8.5 billion health investment overlooks the crucial role nurses play Australia’s healthcare......
Health in My Language program receives funding boost
Friday, February 21 2025
The Federal government announced this week an extra $5.4 million in health literacy for multicultural women. The funding will help......