Obstetrics & gynaecology
Pregnant this winter? Here's how to prepare for COVID and get vaccinated
With the days becoming noticeably shorter, winter is on its way in the Southern Hemisphere.
Apr 14, 2023
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News tagged with australians
Medications
Opinion: New asthma medicine restrictions in Australia will hurt the poorest children the most
Last week, without warning, the federal government significantly restricted the subsidy for an important and safe asthma medicine for children. A short document explained to prescribers what had changed, but gave no reasons.
Apr 12, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Children with asthma at risk for anxiety
Children diagnosed with asthma were at significantly increased risk of developing anxiety, a University of Queensland study has found.
Apr 5, 2023
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Health
Vaping increasing among young Aussies, as risks confirmed
E-cigarette use among young Australians has increased "alarmingly" in recent years, as a major study led by The Australian National University (ANU) confirms the risks to health vaping poses.
Mar 21, 2023
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Addiction
Researcher calls for total elimination of direct sales of vaping products in Australia
All sales of vaping products other than those prescribed by a doctor to aid in quitting smoking should be stopped to curb skyrocketing uptake of e-cigarettes in young people, according to a leading tobacco control expert.
Mar 17, 2023
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Health
Weight bias among health care students could impact future care
New Curtin University-led research has found Australian health care students often hold negative attitudes and beliefs towards people living with obesity, which could lead to poor clinical care outcomes.
Mar 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What kinds of people 'catfish'? Study finds they have higher psychopathy, sadism and narcissism
Online dating has revolutionized romance, creating more opportunities to meet potential partners than ever before.
Feb 16, 2023
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Pediatrics
Frequent homophobic behaviors in sports leave children unsafe, finds study
A world-first study has found an education approach used widely by sport organizations to stop harmful homophobic behavior and other forms of discrimination is ineffective.
Feb 13, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Simple low-dose aspirin may boost ovarian cancer survival
New QIMR Berghofer research has found that low-dose aspirin may improve ovarian cancer survival.
Feb 7, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Take these five steps to help older adults become digitally savvy
More older Australians are digitally engaged compared to pre-COVID levels, but research shows they are also feeling overwhelmed by the advancement of technological change, and cannot keep up with the speed of progression.
Feb 3, 2023
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