Celebrating Australia’s unsung heroes in health and community care
With just one week remaining, anticipation is mounting for the 2024 HESTA Excellence Awards. These awards will shine a spotlight on 24 national finalists,...
15 mins a day: Simple workplace challenge transforming health
It turns out, you don’t need an hour at the gym to make a significant difference in your health. New research from the University...
Monash researchers link constipation to heart disease
Monash University researchers have led an international study that has uncovered an unexpected link between constipation and an increased risk of major adverse cardiac...
IV fluid shortages met with coordinated efforts to reassure patients
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has expressed reassurance following the coordinated response from federal, state, and territory governments to the recent IV fluid shortages....
Low magnesium levels linked to DNA damage: Dr Deo
A new study from Australia sheds light on why a diet rich in magnesium is crucial for maintaining health and reducing the risk of...
Health Star Ratings get a boost: Public health groups celebrate potential mandate
Australia’s food ministers have received a round of applause from leading public health groups for their decision to enforce Health Star Ratings (HSR) if...
The CBD benefits Australians are missing out on
While countries like the United States are experiencing a CBD boom, we in Australia find ourselves in a unique position.
Despite recent changes in legislation,...
New leadership for AMA: Dr Danielle McMullen steps up
Dr Danielle McMullen, the current Vice President of the Australian Medical Association (AMA), has been elected as the new President after running unopposed. This...
Australia fights local bird flu strains amid global H5N1 outbreak
A bird flu panzootic is sweeping the globe, impacting wild birds, poultry, and even some mammals on every continent except Australia. This devastating outbreak...
Fibre’s baby boost: How a mum’s diet shapes heart health
Monash University researchers have discovered that a high-fibre diet during pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in offspring. This research,...