New clinical guidelines to help GPs improve care for older multicultural Australians
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has launched updated clinical guidelines for the care of older people—for the first time covering concerns...
How to help someone who is struggling
R U OK? is asking all Australians to learn what to say if someone in their life says they are not OK
‘There’s more to...
“My Ears Were Ringing”: The Hidden Hearing Risk of AirPods and Earbuds
Seventeen-year-old Mia thought her AirPods were harmless. She wore them constantly, on the bus to school, while working out at the gym, and even...
Precious Rice
Rice is one of the few whole grains that we can grow and source locally, and easily cook and digest, writes Dr Dhanya Nambiar
One silver...
Watermelon Health Benefits Confirmed by Recent Studies
Watermelons are full of important vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids, according to a recent analysis that was conducted. It also consists of the...
Med school straight after year 12? QUT says yes from 2027
High school leavers dreaming of stethoscopes and scrubs could soon skip the long wait and start medical school straight after Year 12, with Queensland...
$1.5bn Footscray Hospital on track for 2026 opening
Melbourne’s west is preparing for a major boost to its public health system, with the new Footscray Hospital due to open in February 2026....
Child’s Play: Why is it important
The toddler years, ages 12 months to 36 months, are a time of great cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development. But how does a...
How to keep the motivation going when homeschooling during Coronavirus
It’s been a couple of weeks into homeschooling and many parents are struggling to keep their children motivated to learn at home. For parents...
Ways to lead a life of mindfulness
1. Your mind will not wander hither and thither for even a moment if you follow the process I am recommending here. Chant one...