Health
NDIS shortfall may leave 225 000 without mental health services
Mental health advocates are concerned people whose mental illnesses prevent them from fully engaging in work, education and other aspects......
Peanut breakthrough may see the end of food allergies.
Australian researchers have made a breakthrough discovery that may see the end of food allergies, starting with peanuts. Professor MiMi......
Australian power stations under fire in new report
Environmental Justice Australia have exposed Australian coal-fired power stations in a new report, which linked the power stations to community......
Scabies research could solve bigger health problems
Scabies is a skin mite that causes much misery worldwide, causing itching and skin sores particularly in small children. It’s prevalent......
Emergency Doctors being bullied at alarming rate
Emergency department doctors and nurses are put under a lot of pressure during work normally but it is not just......
Is depression an affliction of the West?
Perceptions of happiness and success are different across cultures. And research from the University of Melbourne have found that the......
Cases of malaria could triple in Venezuela this year
In the 1960’s, Venezuela prided itself on being malaria-free. But with an economic crisis on its hands, coupled with rampant......
New study claims lifelong health changes prevent osteoporosis
New information from researchers at the University of South Australia’s School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences shows that regular doses of......
Changing the Narrative: Indigenous People controlling Indigenous Health
As part of the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the Lowitja Institute, the national research institution, alongside Indigenous Health......
Indigenous Australians more likely to have Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver, and the diagnosis of it could be very tricky because......