AAP - 19-10-2015

The ACT should be guided by evidence, not unions, in introducing the nation's first needle and syringe program trial, experts say. Australia

AAP - 08-10-2015

University of Adelaide research has found that people are more likely to lose weight if they focus on being happy, rather than dieting. Many

AAP - 07-10-2015

Very small and very large babies have the worst hearing, vision and mental ability in adulthood, a British study says. Being too light or heavy

AAP - 06-10-2015

Young Australian adults are less likely to do activities which would improve their mental health and wellbeing, a survey has found. Only 18 per

AAP - 29-09-2015

The federal government has promised it will have evidence before making any changes to taxpayer-funded medical procedures. Health Minister Sussan

AAP - 21-09-2015

A mother has gathered almost 50,000 signatures calling on the federal government to mandate health warning labels on the anti-smoking drug, Champix.

AAP - 07-09-2015

Poor pre-hospital treatment is estimated to cost Australia $300 million annually, a new study shows. Older Australians with chronic conditions

HealthTimes - 13-08-2015

The release of new data stating one in five Australians is affected by multiple chronic diseases highlights the vital need for improved systems for detecting and managing

AAP - 31-07-2015

Poor health literacy, and not a lack of motivation, could be the main reason patients have difficulty overcoming obesity issues, UNSW research says.

AAP - 30-07-2015

A new guide has been created for Australian GPS prescribing benzodiazepines to improve patient care. GPs prescribing benzodiazepines can now