A team of Melbourne researchers, led by Monash University in collaboration with the Baker Heart and…
Health & Wellbeing
Study reveals parental smoking and childhood obesity link transcends socio-economic boundaries
A study into parental smoking and childhood obesity has challenged previous notions by revealing that the…
Stopping the school of lice
It’s back to school time and unfortunately for many school children (and their parents) it’s also…
Education expert says parents should let their kids engage in ‘risky’ play
An RMIT education expert is calling on parents to stop smothering their children and let them…
Is too much screen time bad for our eyes?
UNSW Sydney As our daily lives become increasingly entwined with screens, our vision could suffer –…
Is it safe to drink warm water from the tap?
People get confused about drinking warm water from the tap on hot days – when it’s…
Consultation for Rural Generalist Medicine as a specialist field closes in four weeks – have your say
The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and Royal Australian College of General Practice…
Kickstart your health journey this spring with the Get Healthy Service
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is encouraging community members looking to kickstart their health journey…
DENTISTS ALERT AUSTRALIANS TO THE LINK BETWEEN NEGLECTED MOUTH HEALTH AND DIABETES
Failing to brush teeth twice a day and floss once a day can not only contribute…
Microorganism that causes rare but severe eye infections detected in NSW coastal areas: study
Swimmers should take off contact lenses before entering the water to avoid picking up an Acanthamoeba…
Do you think you have a penicillin allergy? Chances are, you’re wrong
Maddie Massy-Westropp Knowing your penicillin allergy status could make a big difference if you end up…
OVER HALF OF AUSTRALIANS HAVEN’T VISITED A DENTIST IN THE PAST YEAR
The latest research from Compare the Market found that, on average, Australians paid $271.68 out of…
Hole in one, not hole from sun: Aussie golfers must cover up to protect from skin cancer
Golf is a game that doesn’t discriminate. Played across generations, abilities, and all walks of life,…
Body temperature identified as a major risk factor for gut issues during exercise in hot weather
Australians playing sport or working in physical jobs for extended periods in hot weather or environments…
Sugary drinks tax could prevent decay and increase health equity: study
A national Australian tax on sugary drinks could prevent more than 500,000 dental cavities and increase…
Crosswords and chess may help more than socialising in avoiding dementia
Computer use, crosswords and games like chess are more strongly associated with older people avoiding dementia…