Go pink this June: The conversation that could save a life
Every June, Australians turn pink for a reason. The Go Pink campaign brings communities together to raise funds for breast cancer research, support those...
Kidney disease often goes undetected, study finds
Chronic kidney disease is affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide, yet many remain unaware they have the condition until it has reached an...
Tasmania launches fertility rebate program for IVF patients
Tasmanians undergoing fertility treatment will soon be able to claim rebates of up to $2,000 under a new state government program aimed at easing...
Adelaide study explores how menopause and shift work affect women in the workplace
A new study led by researchers at the University of Adelaide is examining how menopause and shift work may overlap, as attention grows on...
Virtual Reality test may help detect early alzheimer’s risk
Researchers in Japan say a virtual reality navigation test could help identify early signs of neurodegenerative disease before memory problems become visible.
A study led...
Truck driver shares health battle as NHVR highlights men’s health week
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is encouraging drivers to make their physical and mental wellbeing a priority ahead of Men’s Health Week, using...
Psychologists urged to include exercise in mental health care
Psychologists are being encouraged to make physical activity part of routine mental health treatment, following new research led by the University of the Sunshine...
Global conflicts weigh on Australians’ mental health, Commission says
Rising geopolitical tensions overseas are having a ripple effect at home, with Australia’s national mental health authority acknowledging the distress many people are experiencing...
Behind the smiles the hidden stress of autism parenting
Behind many family smiles is a struggle few people truly see.
There are parents in our communities who look composed in public, speak politely at...
Free hindi diabetes program to support Rowville community
People living with type 2 diabetes in Melbourne’s south east will have the chance to access practical health information in Hindi at a free...