Public Health

People stuck at their desks six hours a day should exercise for up to 40 minutes to mitigate the risks associated with sitting too much, new research suggests.

A "bad batch" of illicit

The heaviest-drinking 10 per cent of Australians are knocking back more than half of all alcohol consumed in the country, new research has found.

One in 166 Australians received specialist treatment for alcohol and drug problems in the last financial year, according to a new report. More

Parts of a small calculator have been found in hot cross buns sold at an Adelaide supermarket, prompting an urgent recall. The recall was instigated

The NSW Poisons Information Centre says eight people were admitted to hospital with wild mushroom poisoning in just one week. At least eight people in NSW have

As many areas of Australia deal with higher obesity rates, health experts continue to push for a national approach in tackling the epidemic.

The majority of Australian parents are susceptible to influence by vaccine messages from political and medical leaders, according to a new study by researchers at UNSW Sydney.

Meals on Wheels has recalled its frozen meals in SA after a routine test revealed a roast lamb and vegetable meal was contaminated with the listeria bacteria.

An egg recall has been announced following the discovery of a salmonella outbreak at a Victorian egg farm. A salmonella

The WA Health Department is warning against eating fish or crabs from the Swan River after potentially toxic microscopic algae was detected at elevated levels.

The Tasmanian health department has warned people on the state's east coast to protect themselves against mosquito bites after two cases of an unusual virus.

The NT's alcohol reforms are cutting crime and other related problems, says the government, but break-ins at the city's bars are increasing.

A number of human rights will be enshrined in law in Queensland, while the health department looks into claims of harassment against a senior surgeon.

Disability advocates are calling for ongoing funding for advocacy services amid concerns people will be left without access to vital support services.

An SA Health investigation has found raw eggs were likely the source of a salmonella

A Japanese traditional medicine grown in Australia has a compound that helps protect cells, a study has found. A Japanese plant that's

A study to create the world's first evidence-based guidance for sustainable cooling strategies for vulnerable people during heatwaves has been launched.

Working with men who were perpetrators of domestic violence to prevent such relationships occurring will be part of funding for new programs in the NT.

Health authorities say 11 cases of salmonella have been linked to bakeries in Adelaide's northern suburbs. Nine people have been hospitalised