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Refugees and asylum seekers must receive quality health care HealthTimes - 15-11-2017
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has called on the Australian Government to ensure every person seeking asylum in this country has access to quality holistic health
A new app has been launched to help people protect their skin from sunburn AAP - 14-11-2017
A new app that makes UV rays visible to the human eye has been launched to help people protect their skin from sunburn this summer. UV radiation
Australians confused about the safety of sunscreen AAP - 20-10-2017
A Cancer Council Australia survey shows there's been an increase is the number of people who no longer feel that sunscreen is safe to use on a daily basis.
Obesity-related diseases is estimated to rise AAP - 11-10-2017
Without action on obesity, the economic burden of treating obesity-related diseases is estimated to rise from $US9 billion in 2014 to $US17 billion in 2025.
Expectant dads also experience morning sickness AAP - 03-10-2017
Australian researchers have found that morning sickness suffered by many women during pregnancy can also increase anxiety levels for dads-to-be.
Renewed calls for alcohol sponsorship of sport to be banned AAP - 27-09-2017
There are renewed calls for alcohol sponsorship of sport to be banned ahead of the AFL and NRL grand finals. Analysis shows one-third of complaints
Fewer than five per cent of people in Australia are trained in first aid AAP - 07-09-2017
Most Australians don't have the first
Experts warn cancer survivors of using opioid AAP - 08-08-2017
Doctors should carefully consider the reasons for continuing opioid
RACP: Drug testing dole recipients harmful AAP - 04-08-2017
Physicians are concerned proposed plans to drug test welfare recipients will have considerable consequences for those battling addiction. Plans
New study finds fat 'switch' may hold key to weight loss AAP - 02-08-2017
A switch in the brain that regulates when fat is burned or stored is always on in obese people, new research shows. Obese people aren't
NSW residents can now register for organ donation online in just a few minutes AAP - 01-08-2017
An updated online tool now allows NSW residents to register for organ donation in just a few minutes. The updated Australian Organ Donor Register
Prescription opioids are killing more middle-aged Australians than heroin AAP - 24-07-2017
Analysis reveals the rate of accidental prescription opioid overdose deaths among 45 to 54 year-olds is now higher than at the peak of the heroin epidemic.
AFL players encourage Australians to sign up as donors AAP - 14-07-2017
Organ donations in Australia are rising but
New projects to challenge risky drinking cultures HealthTimes - 13-07-2017
Health promotion foundation VicHealth will provide almost $1 million in funding to four creative new projects to help reduce risky drinking across Victoria.
Experts say the best choice of running shoe depends on a person's body weight AAP - 20-06-2017
Exercise science experts say the best choice of running shoe depends on a person's body weight. Lightweight or minimalist running shoes
Long-term impact of domestic violence on women's health AAP - 14-06-2017
New Australian research has revealed the the long lasting impacts domestic violence has on a woman's physical health. Women who have lived
Three charts on: Australia's growing rates of weight loss surgery HealthTimes - 08-08-2017
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Regular high-intensity exercise can significantly slow down ageing AAP - 12-05-2017
Regular high-intensity exercise can slow the
The Australian health system is failing people struggling with obesity AAP - 08-08-2017
A leading expert in obesity management is calling for fairer access to 'highly effective' bariatric surgery in Australia. The Australian
An abundance of deadly mushrooms are flourishing across Victoria AAP - 05-05-2017
The poisonous death cap is flourishing across Victoria ahead of the mushroom season this year. Victorians are being warned not to pick wild