Natural remedies: Help or harm? With flu season upon us, newsGP speaks to four experts about what GPs should know when it comes to complementary and alternative medicines.
Millions for research into eating disorders The Federal Government has pledged $5 million for research into the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders.
Smoking rates declining, but still a way to go World No Tobacco Day is a reminder that although the numbers are on the way down, tobacco dependency remains a significant public health issue.
Dengue has returned to central Queensland after decades away Rockhampton was free of dengue for decades, but a new case of one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases has authorities scratching their heads.
Majority of women in prison are mothers: Report Nine out of 10 women in Australian prisons are mothers and two in five people entering prison have dependent children, a new survey has revealed.
Infection control update for healthcare New guidelines are designed to help reduce the more than 165,000 healthcare-associated infections that occur in Australia each year.
Study paints bleak picture for men’s mental health Beyond Blue research has revealed suicidal behaviour among Australian men could be up to three times greater than some estimates.
Flu vaccine supplies increase to accommodate record uptake Additional vaccines are set for Australia following a horror start to the flu season.
Australia first in worldwide prescription opioid use A global survey found half of Australian users also got ‘high’ from opioids at least once last year, but does this tell the whole story?
Burnout recognised as a medical condition for the first time The WHO has confirmed what most health practitioners likely already know.