Primary Healthcare
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The Australian Medical Association warns over looming GP shortage AAP - 22-07-2019
The Australian Medical Association is warning the nation could be facing a GP
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Study shows fewer Aussies dying prematurely AAP - 13-06-2019
A new report shows lifestyle risks like smoking, diet and weight are responsible for about 38 per cent of illnesses and premature deaths in Australia.
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Domestic and sexual violence in Australia reveals alarming figures AAP - 05-06-2019
A new report into domestic and sexual violence in Australia reveals alarming figures, proving many women remain at risk of being abused by their partners.
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For some people, going to prison can mean better access to health care AAP - 30-05-2019
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare says prison clinics can greatly help people in prison take steps to improve their health. For
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Eight deaths and 178 abuse cases involving adults and children have been recorded in Victoria AAP - 03-05-2019
Eight deaths and 178 abuse cases - including both adults and children - have been recorded among Victorians in care this year,
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A morning walk could improve older Australians' brain function throughout the day AAP - 01-05-2019
A morning bout of exercise has been found to be beneficial for older Australians' brain function throughout the day. A morning walk could
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Australia's second pill testing trial has been declared a success AAP - 30-04-2019
A pill testing trial at Canberra music festival Groovin the Moo detected seven dangerous substances in more than 100 samples, advocates of pill testing say.
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According to a GP, popular festival drug MDMA was not too dangerous AAP - 11-03-2019
A GP has weighed-in on the debate surrounding pill testing at music festivals in NSW and Victoria, saying popular festival drug MDMA was not too dangerous.
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Gym break won't mean you 'lose it' when it comes to muscles HealthTimes - 04-02-2019
Neil Martin, Loughborough
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We have weaker bones than our hunter-gatherer ancestors - this is what you can do about it HealthTimes - 30-01-2019
Karen Hind, Durham
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According to health officials, three people are critical after festival overdoses AAP - 29-01-2019
New critical care teams stationed at Sydney music festivals may have stopped several people from dying or receiving serious injuries, health officials say.
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Several people have been hospitalised due to drug use at NSW festivals AAP - 28-01-2019
More than a dozen people have been hospitalised due to drug use at festivals in Sydney over the Australia Day long weekend. Several people
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The NSW government will employ more medics but no pill tests at festivals AAP - 23-01-2019
The NSW government will employ harm reduction measures at music festivals but stopped short of supporting pill testing. There'll be more
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Drug treatment experts will have a pill testing demo to NSW MPs AAP - 22-01-2019
Drug treatment experts behind a pill testing trial at a 2018 music festival in the ACT will demonstrate the service and testing equipment to interested NSW MPs.
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Major health insurers have slashed some benefits AAP - 11-01-2019
Major health insurers have slashed some benefits, in particular for natural therapies, in response to the government's reforms to simplify health insurance.
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Here's why doctors are backing pill testing at music festivals across Australia HealthTimes - 08-01-2019
Martyn Lloyd Jones, University
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Gene map offers osteoporosis hope HealthTimes - 08-01-2019
An atlas of genetic markers may hold the key to unlocking new treatments for osteoporosis, thanks to University of Queensland researchers. The team identified
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3 Things Teenagers Need to Know About Sleep HealthTimes - 19-12-2018
Many Australian teens and young adults underestimate the importance of sleep. “We’ll
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The relationship between posture, spatial awareness and health HealthTimes - 12-12-2018
Scientists have recently revealed important insights about posture and spatial awareness. These new discoveries add to our collective understanding of how posture can influence
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Home detox - supporting people to overcome alcohol addiction HealthTimes - 06-12-2018
Alcohol detox at home is an excellent option for most people with alcohol addiction, according to Sydney GP Dr Chris Davis in the December edition of Australian Prescriber.
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