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.