New leadership for AMA: Dr Danielle McMullen steps up
Dr Danielle McMullen, the current Vice President of the Australian Medical Association (AMA), has been elected as the new President after running unopposed. This...
‘Most Australians unaware of key heart failure risks’
Heart failure affects approximately half a million Australians, with over 67,000 new cases diagnosed each year. These figures are expected to rise as the...
RMIT engineers unveil quick stroke detection app
A groundbreaking smartphone tool could revolutionise the way paramedics identify strokes, offering a much quicker and more precise method than current technologies. Strokes, which...
The CBD benefits Australians are missing out on
While countries like the United States are experiencing a CBD boom, we in Australia find ourselves in a unique position.
Despite recent changes in legislation,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...