New method discovered for controlling blood vessel growth
La Trobe University and Phillipps-University of Marburg (Germany) scientists have discovered how a peptide called Apelin regulates blood vessel growth, opening new avenues of research...
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,...
‘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...
Why has Ayurveda not attained the same status as modern medicine globally?
On analysis, it is revealed that this is due to a lack of scientific validation by modern standards. Modern medicine relies on large-scale randomised...
Bulk Billing set for major expansion under Labor’s Medicare boost
Australians will see a major expansion of bulk billing under an $8.5 billion plan from the Albanese government, promising 18 million more GP visits...
Financial flare-up: The heated debate on blood test billing
The ongoing debate surrounding the funding of healthcare services in Australia, particularly the cost of blood tests, underscores a critical financial challenge within the...
One in five women, one in fifteen men: Stalking in Australia
Stalking is more prevalent than many might think, but how often do we actually discuss it? Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics...
Unlock your fitness with this ultimate nutrient-rich guide
Eating right often sounds like a complex chemistry experiment, peppered with calculations, guilt over calorie counts, and a never-ending battle against the lure of...
New MS diagnosis guidelines aim to cut delays and improve outcomes
Updated international guidelines for diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) have been released, offering doctors clearer tools to make earlier and more accurate diagnoses and giving...
Private health patients paying the price
The nation’s private healthcare system has quietly developed a curious habit: asking Australians to bring their wallets to surgery—and leave them lighter than expected.
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