Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
The Martu people from WA's Pilbara are marching over 140 kilometres to protest a proposed uranium mine.
RNA wrangled for cancer vaccine
German researchers are working on a vaccine that teaches our natural defences to fight cancer.
Uni's unite for joint health drive
Monash University and the University of Melbourne have launched an $80 million biomedical research project.
Zika threat assessed ahead of Rio
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on experts to consider changes to the Rio Olympics schedule.
Anxiety link for mobile-heavy mums
A world first Australian study claims there is a link between heavy mobile phone and tablet use, and anxiety risk in mothers of young children.
WHO backs blank packs
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Australia's plain packaging laws, saying they can save lives.
Murdoch signs top pot deal
Murdoch University has announced a five year research alliance to develop projects in the field of medicinal cannabis.
AMA aims to unfreeze for GPs
The new head of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) says GPs cannot handle frozen Medicare rebates much longer.
Early asbestos costs counted
The ACT Government has released figures from the Mr Fluffy buyback public health and safety campaign.
New bug immune to key defense drug
A patient in the US has been diagnosed with an infection resistant to the strongest antibiotics.
Telstra's cancer contract questioned
Concerns have been raised about Telstra’s ability to deliver a new $220 million Federal Government contract.
WHO denies athletic threat
A group of 150 doctors, scientists and researchers from around the world want the Rio Olympics to be moved due to the Zika virus.
Minor fine for Sigma suits
Two former executives of Sigma Pharmaceuticals have been fined but avoided immediate jail time for falsifying company accounts.
Study hints at stillbirth-pollution link
Researchers say they have found ‘suggestive evidence’ for a link between air pollution and a heightened risk of stillbirth.
Elderly issues pushed in election talk
The National Aged Care Alliance wants the care needs of older Australians to be placed on the election agenda.
Kidney fix carries risks
Research has shown the effectiveness of a medication used to treat a common cause of kidney failure, but also revealed some big risks.
Legionnaire's spike in NSW inspected
Five people have now been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in Sydney's inner west.
Mental angle will miss murderers
Experts say most violent individuals do not have a clear mental illness, despite what gun lobbies claim.
Dental data shows visits missed
A quarter of all Australian children aged 10 and under has untreated tooth decay.