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A virtual assistant fluent in sign language | Biodiversity loss and human health | Quitting vaping | RSV vaccine
Bringing clarity to health and medical issues from social, scientific and political points of view.
2 years, 10 months ago
Where Australia stands on drug decriminalisation
Drug use has been increasing, whether it be cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, hallucinogens or ketamine. That includes recreational use and substance abuse…
2 years, 11 months ago
'Life and potential death': Being diagnosed with cancer while pregnant
The shock of a cancer diagnosis is familiar for far too many people.
But when Na'ama Carlin was diagnosed with breast cancer, her health wasn't the on…
2 years, 11 months ago
Rise in injecting drug use | Schizophrenia and sudden death | Change needed in bypass surgery | Breakthrough in cause of fatigue
More people are injecting drugs than ever before. So what are the harms, and what are we doing to minimise them?
People with schizophrenia have a life…
2 years, 11 months ago
Bone marrow registry's recruitment drive | Trials and errors of alopecia treatment | Prostate cancer screening
Australia's bone marrow donor registry is funding a cheek swab program to recruit more donors, as it awaits government funding.
Also, the latest in a…
2 years, 11 months ago
What changed TGA's mind on psychedelics | The health gap | Proposed vaping ban | Eye drops for short-sightedness
Discussing the importance of addressing social determinants of health with a pioneer for health equity.
Should vaping products be banned? Many young …
3 years ago
Psychedelic decision under scrutiny | Calcium scoring for heart health | Removing fallopian tubes to prevent cancer
The debate continues on whether the TGA acted too soon on the rescheduling of psilocybin and MDMA for the treatment of some mental illnesses.
Calls f…
3 years ago
Screen time for kids | Lymphoedema awareness | Impact of COVID on organ donation
How much screen time is too much for young kids? Taking a looking at what digital playtime is doing to children's brains.
Calls for better models of …
3 years ago
Psilocybin promotor's response | Mothers immune system and mental health | Relief for those who can't burp
Mind Medicine Australia share their thoughts on the recent approval of psychedelic compounds for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD.
A study in …
3 years ago
Psilocybin and MDMA | ice baths | antidepressants for pain
The Therapeutic Goods Administration recently approved the psychedelic compound psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression; and MDMA–or ecstasy–fo…
3 years, 1 month ago