Tag: health

Physical and mental health are connected in several ways. Physical diseases directly impact mental health, especially chronic illnesses.

The Health sector has brought attention to a flesh eating disease called Buruli ulcers making its rounds in the Melbourne metro recently.

Epidemiologist believes that Australia should administer booster shots in the time frame of three months rather than 5 months.

New study by the Cancer Council of Australia finds that food industry codes are failing to protect our kids.

Lacking in energy? Need a morning boost? Why not try this super power juice recipe? It's bursting with vitamins and antioxidants too!

More than half of Australians say they ‘often’ or ‘sometimes’ lack companionship, while 90% have experienced loneliness.

Research study led by top university finds more than half of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults are at high risk if they get Covid.

The Government has imported an initial consignment of the drug Sotrovimab. But, as yet, there is no approval for its use in this country.

Australian scientists have identified some of the few benefits of lockdowns: Young kids sleep more and adults are less drowsy

Amateur kayaker suffered cardiac arrest after being submerged in freezing water. But a remarkable ‘chain of survival’ leads to full recovery.

As soft drink consumption rises and the health risks become more apparent, how do we help vulnerable consumers to resist the temptation?

UV levels in NSW can be dangerous for 10 months of the year. But data shows most people only protect themselves sometimes, warns Cancer Council.

Researchers confirm that the pandemic has escalated psychological distress – including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress.

Dr Ashley Bloomfield points to the 850-year-old ‘flu virus as an example of the difficulties of total eradication of Covid-19.

Adults who clock up long hours of sedentary time can counter these risks by increasing physical activity, says British sports journal.

Federal government announces $1-billion project with vaccine manufacturer to secure critical future local supplies of vaccines and anti-venoms.

People with heart disease aren’t getting access to remote heart monitoring technology because some insurers won’t pay, claims advocacy group.

International research team studied 25 years of medical records and found an ‘engrained ethnic disparity in Type 2 diabetes outcomes’.

Additional funding to be spent on anti-virus measures such as telehealth, pathology services, home medicines delivery and more PPE.

OPINION: Blame for the cruel treatment of our elderly doesn't just fall on the aged care sector but on the ignorance of society as well, writes TESS LAWRENCE.

Pair alleged to have lied on border declaration test positive, raising Queensland Covid-19 alert as scramble to trace contacts begins.

Woolworths' restrictions on buying ends while survey reveals Australians are gradually becoming less fearful of the risk posed by the coronavirus and Covid-19.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Dr Anthony Fauci predicted the arrival of COVID-19, but his warning fell on deaf ears, TESS LAWRENCE writes.

Flu vaccine will be available to 18 million Australians this year, while cases of the disease drop to record lows during the coronavirus crisis.

Despite privacy concerns, the COVIDSafe app has the backing of health workers, businesses and over two million Australians so far.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Suppose our health care system is overwhelmed and you didn’t follow the guidelines. You’ll be a culpable contributor to people’s deaths.

SPECIAL FEATURE: We now know the coronavirus responsible for Covid-19 can live on surfaces for up to nine days, and those surface wipes you bought may not be up to the job.

Scott Morrison, announcing the new crackdowns, also told people to stay home, except when it was absolutely necessary to go out.

SPECIAL FEATURE: many Australians are wondering what role phones and mail and/or package deliveries may play in the risk of coronavirus transmission.

A vacation is the perfect antidote to stress.

SPECIAL FEATURE: As we strive to get used to the strange new feeling of social distancing because of coronavirus, remember manners and respect are what make society work. This used to mean shaking hands, but now it means demonstrating our concern for each other’s health by not shaking hands.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Four experts answer readers' questions and bust some myths about coronavirus and Covid-19.

SPECIAL FEATURE: It’s not always clear what self-isolation means in practice, and how it’s different to social distancing.

SPECIAL FEATURE: How do we ration and distribute limited healthcare resources in the face of the coronavirus crisis? How many of our personal freedoms are we willing to forgo to contain the pandemic?

Scott Morrison said Australia is “as well prepared as any country in the world” to deal with the virus, and the health package “is about preventing and treating coronavirus in the coming weeks.”

SPECIAL FEATURE: "When people hear about the coronavirus, they are afraid of losing control. And toilet paper feels like a way to maintain control over hygiene and cleanliness."

SPECIAL FEATURE: In the four scenarios where the epidemic goes global, Australia’s GDP which in the 12 months to December grew just 1.7%, would suffer a hit in the first year of between 2% and 7.9%.

Attorney-General Christian Porter said it was important for Australians to understand the use of certain powers may become necessary in the months ahead.

Many Chinese factories have stayed closed since the Lunar New Year holiday in late January, halting the production of products and parts destined for countries around the world, including Australia.

SPECIAL FEATURE: he new coronavirus has now affected more than 20,000 people. Some public health officials have said the outbreak is likely to soon be a pandemic. Just what is a pandemic anyway?

SPECIAL FEATURE: From a market in China to the world - an animal infection has probably learnt to jump to humans and then spread within our species.

The festive season can be a challenging period for those of us living overseas. But there are things we can do to ease the longing for what we miss at Christmas.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Negative stereotypes associated with mental health issues were once a matter of shame and embarrassment, only to be discussed quietly in fear of being branded as “weak”.

You have recently arrived in London and have gotten crook but have been too busy enjoying yourself to sort out your medical affairs. There's no need to reach for the panic button just yet,. There are plenty of ways to seek medical advice in the UK that won’t leave you ...

The UK Government has confirmed in a shocking move that the Immigration Health Surcharge will be doubled from December 2018.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Our misperceptions reveal a lot about how we see the world. They are a brilliant clue to our deep-seated biases, as our guesses at what is “normal” are more automatic and unguarded.

Britain's Home Office has announced that it will henceforth exclude doctors and nurses from the cap on the Tier 2 Skilled Worker Visa.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Britain’s media have made much of the “Aussie flu” sweeping across the northern hemisphere, but is there evidence the land Down Under is to blame?

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Does President Trump actually understand how the Aussie Medicare system operates? Does he even remember Malcolm Turnbull's name?

Is bottled water really better for you than water straight from the tap? What is the most environmentally sound way to get your water? The answers may surprise you...