Lower cost of PBS medicines from 1 January
The new, lower cost of PBS medicines comes into effect on New Year’s Day, meaning the most patients will pay for a PBS listed...
Ayurveda Day illuminates Melbourne with fresh ideas for global wellness
Ayurveda Day 2024 in Melbourne brought a fresh perspective on how this age-old medical system can address modern health challenges. Celebrated at the Melbourne...
Four Rapid Access Hubs boost surgical access in $1.5B COVID plan
In a groundbreaking move to address the backlog of surgeries exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Allan Labor Government is set to inaugurate four...
Ease lunchbox stress: focus on variety, not rerfection, say researchers
With school back this week, Victoria University (VU) researchers are supporting parents, with advice to take the pressure off making the ‘perfect’ school lunch,...
Monash spearheads breakthrough in heart health with innovative device suite
Monash University is set to spearhead a transformative initiative aimed at revolutionising the treatment of heart failure through the development and commercialisation of groundbreaking...
Robodebt fallout: AFMH advocates ‘Mental Health Impact Statements’ for Policy Reform
The national grassroots campaign group Australians for Mental Health (AFMH) issued a call for governmental reform, advocating for a mandatory "Mental Health Impact Statement"...
How Aussie paramedics are zooming past ambulances to global careers
From the sun-drenched coastlines of Australia to the bustling streets of London, Australian-trained paramedics are making a mark on the global stage. For many,...
A man’s quest beyond limits: 217 COVID vaccines in 29 months
A German individual has stirred the scientific community and public alike with an extraordinary story of endurance and curiosity. Over a period of 29...
Struggle to meet rising demand for youth mental health support
The Kids Helpline, Australia's primary counselling service for young people, is unable to keep up with the surging demand for its services, according to...
Study links fluctuating blood pressure to increased risk of dementia and heart disease
Fluctuating blood pressure isn't just a concern for the here and now; it could also signal future problems like dementia and heart disease, according...