‘Stick to talking about activated almonds’: RACGP President slams anti-vax support Celebrity chef Pete Evans has sparked controversy by promoting the work of a prominent anti-vaccination advocate.
Vaccinations shown to reduce flu mortality rates An Australian study has confirmed flu vaccination effectively reduces mortality from the disease – positive news after a horror flu season.
Pesticide associated with increased cardiovascular mortality: Research The use of pyrethroids may be on the rise, but Australian experts remain unconcerned.
Childhood anaemia and developmental disadvantage Research has found anaemia doubles risk of developmental disadvantage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in remote Far North Queensland.
Further potential risk factor for osteoporosis identified: Research A new study has found air pollution could be a potential contributing cause.
Why is Australia’s most common genetic disorder so hard to pick up? Iron overload disorder – haemochromatosis – is debilitating and can be fatal.
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme updates to start 2020 The safety net threshold has been lowered, while a new drug that provides a treatment option for patients with advanced breast cancer has been added.
Targeting disadvantage in smoking cessation A program being trialled in Adelaide will take a new approach to an old, intractable problem – high smoking rates in low socioeconomic areas.
Hoping to get in shape for summer? Experts suggest ditching the fads in favour of a diet more likely to stick.