Primary Healthcare
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Health Minister insists lowest rise in premiums in more than 15 years AAP - 17-01-2018
Health Minister Greg Hunt wants health insurers to deliver the lowest premium rise in more than 15 years but families could still have to pay $200 a year more.
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Extreme heat in sport: why using a fixed temperature cut-off isn't as simple as it seems HealthTimes - 15-01-2018
Ollie Jay,
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Misuse of powerful prescription medications for non-medical reasons is rising AAP - 19-12-2017
An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report shows the number of Australians using opioids and benzodiazepines for non-medical reasons is rising.
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Large babies being born in Australia is significantly higher than expected AAP - 14-12-2017
Australia is experiencing an "epidemic" of large babies due to the high rates of obesity, according to a new study. Analysis of more
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Understanding victims' experience - The key to driving change for a CQUni researcher HealthTimes - 14-12-2017
It was her confronting experience on the frontline of domestic and family violence that prompted Dr Silke Meyer to take on research into the complex victim support system.
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Calls to make erectile dysfunction drugs available to men over the counter AAP - 05-12-2017
There is a push for Australia to follow the UK's lead and make Viagra available to men over the counter. There are calls for Viagra
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Patient education platform GoShare rolls out across Western Sydney HealthTimes - 30-11-2017
WentWest and Western Sydney Local Health District have signed with patient education specialists Healthily for a region-wide rollout of their digital patient education platform
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Strength training can have unique health benefits, and it doesn't have to happen in a gym HealthTimes - 10-11-2017
Emmanuel Stamatakis, University
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Lives in danger as sports supplements muscle in on fitness industry HealthTimes - 01-11-2017
Some sports supplement chains have been promoting social media fitness challenges via ‘influencers’ who have no expertise or qualifications to provide advice.
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Young veterans, women less likely to access services HealthTimes - 24-10-2017
Narrow perceptions of what a veteran should be, and a lack of health professionals with an understanding of the Defence Force, are among barriers in access to veterans’
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A hope and promise for sufferers of migraine AAP - 14-09-2017
A leading neurologist says there is plenty of hope and promise for sufferers of migraine, with new exciting preventative medications in the pipeline.
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A nation of couch potatoes storing up trouble HealthTimes - 17-08-2017
Up to 3.6 million Australians are not doing any exercise at all and over half say they mostly sit on a typical work day, according to new research from the Heart Foundation.
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Health Check: in terms of exercise, is walking enough? HealthTimes - 15-08-2017
Megan Teychenne, Deakin
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A lack of sleep contributes to multiple deaths on the roads AAP - 09-08-2017
A lack of sleep contributes to multiple deaths each year on the roads and on industrial sites, a Sleep Foundation report says. Driving while
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Breaking down barriers to health for refugees HealthTimes - 31-07-2017
Newly arrived refugees will get a better understanding of Australia’s health system and the services they can access thanks to a new program starting soon in Melbourne’s
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Study highlights need to improve accuracy in blood pressure measuring HealthTimes - 26-07-2017
A comprehensive analysis of blood pressure data from the 1950s to the present day has highlighted the need for improvement in the accuracy of blood pressure measuring.
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Healthy ageing factors are different for men and women HealthTimes - 14-06-2017
What makes a healthy ageing journey? New research from the RDNS Institute and Australian National University suggests the answer might be different for men and women.
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Doctors need to be taught how to discuss their patients' excess weight HealthTimes - 12-05-2017
Adrienne Gordon, University
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Boost for addiction support welcomed HealthTimes - 03-05-2017
Turning Point has welcomed a significant boost to Victoria’s addiction support services announced in yesterday’s State Budget. Among the funding
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A push for Australians to use generic pharmaceuticals AAP - 02-05-2017
The federal government will reportedly save $1.8 billion through budget measures including a change to prescriptions to promote generic drugs.
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