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Upping aged care dairy could save health system $66m

5 July

Australia's health system could save an estimated $66 million a year if aged care residents upped their dairy and protein intake. Aged care homes would only have to increase the dairy on their menus by an estimated 66 cents per day, per resident...[Read More]

The Impact of Regular Exercise on Your Mental Well-Being

29 June

Health and fitness go beyond physical well-being; they also play a significant role in maintaining mental and emotional health. Among the various wellness strategies, regular exercise has been proven to have a profound impact on mental...[Read More]

Parents urged to vaccinate children against flu

21 June

Hundreds of sick children are ending up in hospital with flu, prompting doctors to urge parents to get their kids vaccinated for the potentially life-threatening virus. Doctors say a mild illness for an adult might mean hospitalisation for a...[Read More]

Australian role in vital Alzheimer’s test breakthrough

21 June

Changes to a person's retina could be an early signal of the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, according to a breakthrough international study helped by Australian researchers. The seven-year international study looked into shared molecular...[Read More]

Virtual reality therapy to become a ‘reality’

14 June

Virtual reality therapy may now become a "reality" for young people with mental health conditions including psychotic disorders. From simulating coffee shops to delivering a presentation, psychologists are trialling technology, combined with...[Read More]

Sea cucumbers may help prevent diabetes

7 June

Sea cucumbers, considered a delicacy by some, may play a key role in preventing diabetes, new research has found. Investigations by the University of South Australia found that processed dried sea cucumber with salt extracts could inhibit a...[Read More]

Australian-grown garlic could ward off COVID-19 and flu

31 May

Australian-grown garlic could hold the key to fighting off COVID-19 and the flu. The world-first research from Melbourne's Doherty Institute found unique garlic varieties were able to reduce the infectiousness of the viruses by up to 99 per...[Read More]

New flu vaccine could mean the end of annual shots

24 May

Queensland researchers will lead a trial of a game-changing flu vaccine that could mean the end of the annual flu jab. Conventional flu vaccines are regularly modified to target virus mutations, but the new vaccine trialled by Brisbane-based...[Read More]

Wellbeing — What It Is and How to Achieve It

11 May

When people come across the term wellbeing, they usually associate it with physical health. However, wellbeing also encompasses other aspects of a person, namely their mental, social and spiritual health. The reason wellbeing is so important is...[Read More]

Older Australians ‘risking untreated osteoporosis’

26 April

Older Australians are putting themselves at risk of potentially life-threatening untreated osteoporosis by foregoing bone density scans. More than 40 per cent of Australians aged 70 and over have never had a bone density scan, also known as a...[Read More]

Researchers find new clues on potential cause of OCD

19 April

Researchers are a step closer to solving one of the great mysteries of the human brain and identifying what causes the obsessive-compulsive disorder. The discovery could be a vital clue to develop targeted and effective treatments for a...[Read More]

Flu, COVID-19 jabs encouraged before ‘triple pandemic’

12 April

Young children, older Australians and other vulnerable people are being urged to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza amid fears a range of viruses could create a perfect winter storm. Forecasting ahead of the colder months is tricky but...[Read More]

Aussie leukaemia discovery path to better outcomes

5 April

Australian researchers have made a world first discovery about leukaemia cell growth, that could slow the spread of the cancer and uncover more possibilities to treat the therapy-resistant disease. Associate Professor Matt Dun who led the team...[Read More]

Know the benefits and uses of the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

30 March

The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) is a government-funded program in Australia that provides eligible seniors with access to a range of healthcare services and concessions. The program is designed to assist seniors in managing the...[Read More]

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