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,...
Victoria faces triple threat: Flu, COVID, & RSV surge strains hospitals
Victoria is grappling with an infectious "soup" of influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), resulting in increased hospitalisations and sick days across the...
Screening scepticism: Victoria’s bowel test drive eyes a community revamp
In a bid to bridge the health equity gap, Cancer Council Victoria launched a vigorous campaign last month urging Victorians to partake in bowel...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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"...
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...