Push for better food labels to reduce risk of anaphylaxis Researchers want food labelling regulations tightened after their study found some people with food allergies had anaphylactic reactions to packaged foods.
Australia on the verge of eliminating cervical cancer thanks to HPV vaccine and screening programs Cervical cancer is on track to be eliminated as a public health issue by 2020.
Drug for ‘hidden’ arthritis to be subsidised from December Australians with severe inflammatory spinal arthritis will be able to access a vital drug for less than $40 – instead of $1300 – when it is listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 December.
Too clean? Potential dietary deficiencies of clean eating Dietitian Susie Burrell looks at ‘clean eating’ and its possible health impacts.
Latest report shows continued positive results for Australian breast screening program The AIHW’s update on BreastScreen Australia has delivered positive news, showing participation rates of more than 50% and a significant decline in morbidity and mortality.
The science of immunisation: Dispelling vaccination myths The Australian Academy of Science has joined with the Department of Health to launch a series of videos, articles and images to promote the benefits, safety and science of immunisation.
SA meningococcal B vaccination program to combat prevalence in the state The South Australian Government has committed $31 million to protect babies and young children from the potentially deadly disease – which is more prevalent in SA than any other state.
Take your socks off at the GP’s, diabetic foot disease expert says Diabetic foot disease costs the healthcare system $1.6 billion a year, has mortality rates worse than many cancers, and results in an amputated limb every two hours, according to Australian experts.
Developing treatments and helping future generations through breast cancer trials Clinical trials can develop new treatments and help beat breast cancer, according to the Breast Cancer Trials organisation.
Sharp increase in deaths from suicide sparks calls for nationwide prevention plan The Director of the Black Dog Institute says the rise in Australia’s suicide rate can be tackled with a nationwide evidence-based prevention plan.