Australians with ADHD may be missing out on diagnosis and treatment The use of ADHD medication is increasing, but some patients are still not receiving the treatment they need, new research shows.
Advertisers put ‘health halo’ on alcohol products to attract consumers, researchers say Australian alcohol companies promote their products as ‘pure’, ‘fresh’, ‘natural’ and ‘sugar-free’ to encourage more health-conscious people to purchase them, according to new research.
New tool may help GPs better manage patients with migraines The University of Melbourne has launched a new course highlighting the latest advances in migraine diagnosis and treatment for GPs.
Healthcare employers can improve in hiring people with disability, new report shows Almost half of Australian businesses in healthcare, social care and education service industries may be missing a pool of talent by overlooking candidates with disability.
Simple blood test to predict rare cancers' likely spread New Queensland University of Technology research has shed fresh light on how head and neck cancer spreads to other organs.
Study reveals early heart disease risk for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Experts are advising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have a heart check following evidence they face a high risk of cardiovascular disease earlier than previously thought.
Families fall through gaps in ice research Researchers are calling for more study into how methamphetamine addiction affects users and the role families play in the treatment.
Suicide among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may be higher than reported We may be underestimating the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have committed suicide because the data doesn't include people whose Indigenous status is uncertain, according to Australian experts.
Federal Government aims to better target bulk-billing incentives for rural areas The geographic eligibility criteria for rurality will be updated to better reflect current population data.
Help parents search Dr Google about their child’s health, researcher urges doctors Most parents search for medical information about their child’s health online, but only around half find out if an information source is reliable, according to an Australian researcher.