18 Jan 2023
MOULD HEALTH WARNING IN WAKE OF QLD FLOODING
As the rain continues in many North and Central areas of Queensland, homes are at increased risk of being inundated by mould. Experts issue a health hazard warning for asthma and allergies.
17 Jan 2023
First six Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals now open
Work is well underway to transform Victoria’s mental health system with the first six new Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals now open in Benalla-Wangaratta-Mansfield, Brimbank, Frankston, Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe, Latrobe and Whittlesea
17 Jan 2023
Major surgery risk for COPD patients
People with COPD are significantly more likely to die in the year after a surgical procedure than otherwise similar patients, new research has found.
17 Jan 2023
Influencers spreading sexual health misinformation: Study
Young people’s tendency to source contraception advice from social media, rather than doctors, has public health experts concerned.
17 Jan 2023
Research finds ‘reassuring’ cognitive data for people with HIV
A study has found people on stable HIV treatment mirror normal severe cognitive decline patterns, but suggests vulnerability to subtle declines.
16 Jan 2023
At-home bowel cancer screening could reduce colonoscopy need
Research suggests faecal immunochemical tests can safely personalise cancer surveillance and lower associated healthcare costs.
16 Jan 2023
Can boiled peanuts improve child allergies?
A new Australian trial suggests the process can reduce allergic reactions, but there are doubts over its long-term application.
16 Jan 2023
Queries over long COVID prevalence in Australia
An international review estimates that 'at least' one in 10 people with COVID-19 will develop lasting symptoms, but that may overstate the risk.
16 Jan 2023
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