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Back to SearchNew study finds high rate of chronic conditions in Australian teenagers
A study of 5,000 Australian teenagers has found that almost one in two of those surveyed live with chronic diseases or developmental conditions. The …
1 year, 3 months ago
New grant sends culturally targeted quit smoking program national
An Indigenous-led program that’s already helping hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people quit smoking and vaping is about to go nati…
1 year, 3 months ago
GPs call for help to measure racism in the workplace to improve health care
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says racism is affecting how people use healthcare services. As we mark the International day f…
1 year, 3 months ago
How neurodiversity can impact treatment of an eating disorder
The Butterfly Foundation says seeking support for an eating disorder is often the most difficult step in the road to recovery. But a growing body of …
1 year, 3 months ago
A hard pill to swallow: US call to impose tariffs on Australian pharmaceuticals
An American pharmaceutical lobby group has urged US president Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Australia-made drugs, citing Australia's Pharmaceutic…
1 year, 3 months ago
Call for increased dental support for seniors
The Australian Dental Association is calling on the government to introduce a Seniors Dental Benefits Scheme. It comes amid an increase in the number…
1 year, 3 months ago
New PBS listings offer timely and affordable treatment options for women
Multiple women’s health medications are set to become more affordable when they're added to the government-subsidised list of medications, the PBS. T…
1 year, 4 months ago
INTERVIEW: Are we at risk from a Measles outbreak in Australia?
Measles was once considered eliminated in the United States, thanks to the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine and high immunisation rates. But because mea…
1 year, 4 months ago
Staying in control: helping young athletes beat body image issues
Australia's leading charity for eating disorders has launched a new campaign in collaboration with top AFL players to shed light on body dissatisfact…
1 year, 4 months ago
Record breaking artificial heart implant is a life-saver
An Australian man has become the first person in the world to leave hospital with a total artificial heart implant. The patient lived with the device…
1 year, 4 months ago