Pandemic restrictions reshape alcohol habits in Australia
La Trobe University’s Centre for Alcohol and Policy Research has conducted a comprehensive longitudinal study involving 775 participants, spanning six survey waves from April...
Ease lunchbox stress: focus on variety, not rerfection, say researchers
With school back this week, Victoria University (VU) researchers are supporting parents, with advice to take the pressure off making the ‘perfect’ school lunch,...
Four Rapid Access Hubs boost surgical access in $1.5B COVID plan
In a groundbreaking move to address the backlog of surgeries exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Allan Labor Government is set to inaugurate four...
Thriving in 2024: Discipline & creativity as your anchors
As we step into 2024 with hopes of new possibilities, the unsettling reality of uncertainty looms large. In a world grappling with a changing...
BCAL Diagnostics revolutionises breast cancer detection in Hyderabad
BCAL Diagnostics, an ASX-listed company, has recently announced a groundbreaking collaboration with two prestigious hospitals in Hyderabad, India: the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences...
Office hygiene reboot: combatting COVID complacency
Vigilance in office hygiene seems to be dwindling, a concern highlighted by Brett McAllen, CEO of @WORKSPACES. While we've moved past lockdowns, McAllen points...
Dementia-friendly futures: $240,000 in grants for inclusive Australian communities
Dementia Australia has announced an inspiring initiative offering $240,000 in community grants. This funding is dedicated to fostering dementia-friendly projects across the nation, marking...
Sydney’s WONCA wrap-up: From pandemic recovery to shaping future health systems
The WONCA World Conference 2023 concluded its four-day run in Sydney, Australia, stirring critical conversations around global primary healthcare systems in a post-COVID landscape....
World Stroke Day highlights the importance of prevention and equity in treatment access
Stroke remains one of the most formidable healthcare challenges, leading the list as the primary cause of disability around the world. According to statistics,...
Clocking in for two: Long hours and shift work tied to preterm birth risk
Shift work and logging long hours could be a risky business, not just for employees but potentially for their unborn children. That's according to...