GP warns against self-prescribing, with almost 90% of Australians on medication Doctors are urging people to consult their GPs before starting new medications, warning they could be doing more harm than good without professional advice.
No evidence acupuncture during IVF increases chances of pregnancy A new study has cast doubts on acupuncture’s effects on a woman’s chances of having a baby through IVF.
Study shows psychiatrists may be missing training to help people facing family violence The first study into Australian and New Zealand psychiatrists’ knowledge and preparedness to respond to domestic violence cases has found half of respondents had received fewer than two hours of specific training on how to deal with the issue.
Genetics of depression could shed light on the illness Researchers have identified genetic risk factors associated with major depression.
Children of disadvantaged families more often prescribed antipsychotic drugs Australian children and teens from disadvantaged families are more likely to be prescribed antipsychotic medication than others in the same age group, a new study has found.
How can GPs best deliver bad news? Giving bad news is part of the job for doctors. But does it leave its mark? And how can doctors do it best?
Children born to younger mothers at increased risk of developmental vulnerabilities A study of almost 100,000 NSW school children shows those born to teenage mothers have the highest risk of developmental vulnerabilities at age five, largely due to social and economic disadvantage.
Study links lack of teen physical activity to poorer mental health A lack of physical activity among teenagers has been linked to an increased risk of developing some, but not all, mental health disorders in young adulthood, according to a new study.
Women with breast cancer worse off in rural Australia, study shows New research shows women with breast cancer in rural Australia have lower survival rates and different health outcomes than those living in the cities.
Expert pushes for new health question in census to reveal data on smoking habits A question on people’s smoking habits in the next census will help experts better understand one of Australia’s greatest health problems, says a leading tobacco control researcher.