Health
A time for healing for Stolen Generations survivors and doctors
Yesterday at Parliament House in Canberra, Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Ken Wyatt AM announced that new resources will be......
From sugar pills to antibiotics: GPs and the use of placebos
A recent survey reported that a high number of Australian General Practitioners prescribe both active (e.g. antibiotics) or inert (e.g.......
Samoan Measles Outbreak Causes Government Shutdown
Over the past month, Samoa has been experiencing a serious measles epidemic. Schools, and even the government itself has been......
Medical profession still opposed to Sydney lockout laws relaxation
Sydney’s lockout laws have been in place since 2014 in an effort to reduce alcohol-fuelled violence, particularly in the Kings......
Most cases of heart failure in hospitals could have been avoided
According to statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, more than 60,000 hospital admissions for heart failure could......
$6 Million Dollar Diabetes Relief for Indigenous Australians
The Federal Government are handing out a grant of $6 Million Dollars to the South Australian Health and Medical Research......
Private Health Insurance scams cost Australians hundreds
A review conducted by CHOICE reveals Australians are paying more for less coverage with private health insurance. Silver plus policies......
Federal Court rules landmark vaginal mesh class action lawsuit
Women left in debilitating pain after faulty trans-vaginal mesh implants have won a landmark court case, after multinational company Johnson......
New research suggests a blood test could save your eye
The University of Queensland’s new research of eye melanoma has found a simple blood test could become the new tool......
PANDA week shines light on maternal depression and anxiety
Advocates are hoping to raise awareness around anxiety and depression during pregnancy this PANDA week. Perinatal depression and anxiety affects......