Cardiologists call for increased testing of Lp(a) in Australia
Given the serious health risks associated with elevated Lp(a) levels, doctors are calling for the test to be covered by Medicare
Many cardiologists in Australia...
Getting it right: reading before writing
As literacy levels among children decline nationally and globally, strategies are needed to turn this around. It is said that we learn ‘to do...
How to listen so kids will talk
Listening and feeling. Two things each adult can do. However, listening and naming feelings is a rare skill indeed. Understanding how to listen is...
The Story Behind Cora’s Bridal Smart Tips
You’ve heard it before: Every story has a beginning. And the great ones typically have a lesson as well. The lesson behind this story...
Struggle to meet rising demand for youth mental health support
The Kids Helpline, Australia's primary counselling service for young people, is unable to keep up with the surging demand for its services, according to...
Boomerang kids: Australian youngsters can’t seem to leave the nest, says AIFS
"Australian youths are increasingly reverting to the comforts of their parental homes, a trend showing little sign of slowing down," according to a new...
Robodebt fallout: AFMH advocates ‘Mental Health Impact Statements’ for Policy Reform
The national grassroots campaign group Australians for Mental Health (AFMH) issued a call for governmental reform, advocating for a mandatory "Mental Health Impact Statement"...
Pioneering Alzheimer’s drug Donanemab heralds a new dawn in dementia treatment
Dementia Australia has heartily welcomed the published results of a trial which reveals that a novel drug, Donanemab, can decelerate the progression of early...
Health research seeks fresh perspectives: A call to Indian-Australian women for greater representation
In an era where inclusivity and representation are more than just buzzwords, an alarming concern has been raised about the underrepresentation of Indian women...
How AI is the new fitness guru for a sunnier spring!
As spring beckons, and Melburnians start shedding their winter layers, many have new fitness goals in sight. But what if you were told that...