Respiratory disease registry seeks to combat silicosis
A registry to detect and combat "unacceptable" workplace respiratory diseases such as silicosis will be set up, introducing mandatory reporting laws.
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Former AFL stars may merge concussion damage lawsuits
Former AFL players, including Ty Zantuck, Liam Picken and Max Rooke, may have their concussion damage lawsuits against the league and clubs brought together.
Health spending boost as SA budget slides into the red
South Australia's finances have taken a hit but the government has pressed on with extra health spending ahead of Thursday's state budget.
GP shortage facing Australia after ‘decades of neglect’
Australia is being warned it may face a GP shortage of 10,000 doctors after years of neglect by successive governments, the nation's peak medical body says.
Call for justice after damning Vic mental health report
The Victorian government has refused to say whether it will accept recommendations from a damning report into the state's flawed mental health system.
Housing affordability, access, top concerns amid crisis
Gaining access to adequate housing has become harder in most states and territories, with the exception of Victoria.
Post-natal red flags missed in mother who killed baby
The family of a Melbourne woman who took her son's life have called for change to the health care system after red flags were missed by health professionals.
Brett Sutton walks from health top job, almost crushed
Chief health officer Brett Sutton admits he has some regrets about Victoria's COVID-19 health measures after resigning to take up a new role at the CSIRO.
Hairdressers a cut above for helping detect skin cancer
There is no better time to explore the role hairdressers play in the early detection of skin cancer, researchers say.
Traumatic miscarriage case triggers hospital review
A government review has been ordered after a woman said she was traumatised by her treatment at a Queensland hospital following a miscarriage.
UQ forges global deal to create home-grown vaccines
Brisbane will become a hub for vaccine development in the Asia-Pacific region under a deal between a Queensland university and a top US school.
Fused brain cells, neuron damage may explain long COVID
Australian researchers have discovered the virus behind COVID-19 can cause brain cells to fuse and cause chronic malfunctions.
Qld premier reveals personal pain of tragic miscarriage
Annastacia Palaszczuk has shared her experience of having a miscarriage at home as another woman's distressing hospital experience leads to a major review.
Sea cucumbers may help prevent diabetes
Cucumbers may be used as a functional food product to help prevent diabetes, according to new research.
Skyscrapers and city living sends stress to new heights
Queensland researchers have found concrete jungles make people feel more stressed, while quiet streets can boost creativity.
Doctors wasting too much time on bureaucratic red rape
Doctors waste too much time with non-standardised templates, naming specialists in referrals, and outdated data-sharing, according to the RACGP.
Billion-dollar health and hospital grants ‘ineffective’
The federal auditor-general has released a scathing review of health and hospital grants worth $2 billion announced by the former Morrison government.
Qld nursing, midwifery students to get $5k rural bonus
The Queensland government has made an early budget announcement around incentives to get nursing and midwifery students to the regions for placements.
Health workers stop work over 6.5 per cent pay push
Hundreds of paramedics and allied health workers have walked off the job at some NSW hospitals as they pursue a 6.5 per cent pay rise.
Is it true the faster you lose weight the quicker it comes back?
When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results. But does slow and steady really win the weight-loss race? Or is fast weight loss just as effective and safe?
Premier tours new hospital in pre-budget health blitz
Queensland's premier and new health minister have toured a recently completed satellite hospital as part of pre-budget focus on health care.
Workers return to cities but some still shunning office
Workers are gradually returning to Australia's biggest cities but some continue to shun the office to stay home, new data shows.
Heavy metals, nicotine, arsenic in retail vape products
Vaping products available from Queensland retailers have been found to contain chemicals including nicotine, arsenic and lead, according to a government study.
‘We haven’t been taught about sex’: teens talk about how to fix school sex education
There’s a common misconception that discussing sex encourages young people to have sex earlier. However, research suggests the opposite and information can actually delay sexual activity.
Is exercise really good for the brain? Here’s what the science says
A recent study challenges the famous adage a healthy mind in a healthy body and questions the importance of exercise for both brain health and cognition. Who is right and who is wrong? Here’s what the science says.
Woolies ice-cream sandwiches recalled over metal risk
Woolworths is recalling its WW Cookies & Cream Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches after metal was found inside.
Stress disorder link to poor gut health among veterans
Veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder are more likely to undergo medical procedures for gut-related health problems, new research suggests.
Australia to see 50 per cent increase in back pain
Lower back pain is the greatest cause of disability burden worldwide and can become a precursor to chronic health conditions such as diabetes, researchers say.
Should you bother with artificial sweeteners? Is sugar better?
What do the new WHO guidelines mean for people who have switched to artificial sweeteners for health reasons? Should they just go back to sugar?
Health workers to ramp up strikes in pay rise fight
Health care workers will continue to hold stoppages across NSW and in every hospital as they push the Minns government to hurry up with a wage rise.
Liver function could influence internal body clock
Queensland research has revealed liver cells have an impact on the body's circadian clock, which plays a part in most physiological functions.