Smarter cancer care: Australian researchers eye the future
Cancer research in Australia is making rapid advances, offering hope for better survival rates and less toxic treatments. With World Cancer Research Day approaching...
50,000 kids surveyed: Alarming link between nighttime phone use, cyberbullying, teen stress
Teenagers struggling with the pressures of modern life are now facing an additional challenge—nighttime smartphone use, which is contributing to a worrying rise in...
Wearables could revolutionise health monitoring: Dr Ben Singh
Wearable technology like Fitbit, Apple Watch, and Oura ring has seen a surge in popularity among those keen on monitoring their fitness. But these...
Seven in ten Australians fear discrimination in cancer treatment
Australians are increasingly concerned that their background, where they live, or how they identify could negatively impact their chances of surviving cancer, according to...
A ray of hope: New test could spot Alzheimer’s early
Monash University engineers have made a groundbreaking advancement that could soon allow GPs to screen for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) with a simple finger-prick blood...
Private health insurance bills surge as Aussies seek quick hospital access
Australia’s private health insurance sector is experiencing significant growth, as recent data reveals a record increase in health fund payments to private hospitals. Over...
A ray of hope for Alzheimer’s: UK approves new drug
Dementia Australia has welcomed the recent approval of Lecanemab by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This development marks a significant...
Celebrating Australia’s unsung heroes in health and community care
With just one week remaining, anticipation is mounting for the 2024 HESTA Excellence Awards. These awards will shine a spotlight on 24 national finalists,...
15 mins a day: Simple workplace challenge transforming health
It turns out, you don’t need an hour at the gym to make a significant difference in your health. New research from the University...
Monash researchers link constipation to heart disease
Monash University researchers have led an international study that has uncovered an unexpected link between constipation and an increased risk of major adverse cardiac...