Health related stories including hospital and public services
A virus that can cause the common cold and is spreading more than influenza and COVID-19 is posing a risk to more than a million, unvaccinated, elderly Australians. The warning comes from the Immunisation Foundation of Australia (IFA) which says […]
Public confusion over sexual and remedial massages is prompting an industry call for the public to do their homework. Massage and Myotherapy Australia (MMA) says anyone seeking remedial massage therapy or myotherapy services need to check the Australian Massage Directory first before
Arthritis research has been given a $100 million 10-year funding boost as part of a mission to be established. The funding was announced by PM Anthony Albanese recently in launching the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions Research Mission. The launch was
Bowel cancer cases are rising in younger Australians according to new data and oncologists are not sure why. Bowel Cancer Australia (BCA) says new research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute predicts a doubling of early-onset (diagnosed
Micropatterns of physical activity like walking upstairs or carrying shopping bags may well help find a way to prevent Type 2 Diabetes. That is the finding of world-first research in the UK led by Melbourne-based Monash University, which found a
Most parents want less alcohol ads on TV, and during sports games, in a new survey commissioned by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE). The poll covered 2015 people in February with 75% of respondents wanting less alcohol
Dental costs are hurting eight out of 10 Australians in the pocket with one in eight saying it leaves them unable to pay for essentials like food. And the call is out for greater funding in the upcoming Federal Budget
Construction is under way on a $21 million flying doctor base at Launceston as Westpac agrees to keep sponsoring Tasmania’s rescue helicopter service. The Tasmanian government says the first soil was turned on the new base that will enable the
Money troubles are driving up to 1400 calls, texts and webchats a day for help amid warnings that suicide risks may be growing as well, Lifeline says. The national crisis support charity says that on average they receive 3000 phone
Australia’s obesity epidemic will cost nearly $90 billion a year in 10 years and crash productivity without government help, says a new bipartisan report. Released on Monday, the report from the progressive McKell Institute and conservative Menzies Research Centre predicts that the
