Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Space twins show DNA effect
An extra-terrestrial twin study has given important insights into the health effects of living in space.
Hospital sued over infant fatality
WA’s Fiona Stanley Hospital is being sued over the death of an infant.
Labor makes cancer pledge
The ALP has laid out some plans for health spending if it wins the federal election in May.
New funds for disability info
The Federal Government has launched a scheme to fund organisations run by people with disability.
NSW issues measles alert
NSW health authorities have issued official warnings following a measles outbreak.
PM defends detention play
Scott Morrison has defended reopening an immigration detention centre before shutting it down again.
Disability abuse commission called
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has launched a royal commission into the abuse and neglect of disabled Australians.
Health blowout report stays hidden
The Territory Government is refusing to release a million-dollar review that reportedly shows massive health budget blowouts.
Spotify could swat a fly
A strange new study has found listening to intense electronic music may help avoid mosquito bites.
3D scans could reveal disease
Australian researchers want to use 3D mapping to identify rare diseases in children.
Abortion access could be better
Experts say medical abortions in Australia are still being affected by a restrictive history.
Payout ruled in Roundup case
A US jury has awarded $114 million to a man who said his use of weed killer Roundup caused his cancer.
WA to probe climate-health links
The WA Government has announced a broad-ranging inquiry into the health impacts of climate change.
Science chief backs edit ban
Australian Academy of Science president Professor John Shine has backed calls for a ban on clinical uses of genetic editing.
Settlements over opioid epidemic
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP has reached a $US270 million settlement over claims it fuelled an opioid abuse epidemic.
Surgeries cut in swollen system
Almost every public hospital in south-east Queensland is at capacity, and nurses are calling out for change.
Doctors propose DV centre
Doctors are pushing for the creation of Australia's first domestic violence trauma recovery centre.
Call to raise criminal age
Medical experts want the age of criminal responsibility to be raised to 14.