Whilst the collapse of the plastic bag recycling facilities at major supermarkets has recently caught our attention, a more insidious environmental and health crisis is developing away from the headlines.
Plastics that enter...
Much like how asbestos was once seen as a good option for insulation, cooking on a gas stove is now proving to be an outdated health risk for the home.
Our health is our most valuable resource. When our health is threatened, it quickly becomes obvious that the things that tend to preoccupy us suddenly seem much less important. It’s in these...
Researchers are pushing for "nature prescription" programs to encourage people to spend time outdoors to improve their blood pressure and mental health.
Dozens of children under the age of four ingesting nicotine has been cited by Health Minister Mark Butler as one of the reasons for a crackdown on vaping laws.
Researchers from the University of South Australia studied how young people understand chronic pain, in hopes of helping sufferers “debunk pain myths” and better manage their symptoms. Lead researcher and pain expert, Dr Hayley Leake says that where people think their pain is coming from matters, as unhelpful beliefs can prevent them from accessing the best care.
The ACT Government has partnered with the NSW and Australian Governments to deliver healthcare in rural and regional communities in NSW.
The Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund, Rural Regional and Remote Clinical...
With almost 400 first-time strokes to be experienced by ACT residents this year, and less than a third predicted to arrive at hospital in time for life-saving treatment, a retired neuroscience nurse says Canberrans can do more to address stroke risk.
Hitting the spotlight at a young age can be difficult for anyone, but to have your body scrutinised by millions of people on top of it can be agonising. It is a pain Australian Idol 2004 winner, Casey Donovan, knows all too well, taking out the singing competition at just 16.
First Nations Australians must be given access to the power and potential of genomics and the health benefits it delivers, a leading health researcher from The Australian National University (ANU) says.
