Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
New analysis of a secret international trade deal has shown that the Federal Government could be about to put public health and personal wellbeing at risk.
Co-payment could go today
The media expects the Federal Government will soon dump its GP co-payment plan.
Drink tax could drive down addiction
A tax on sugar-sweetened drinks would be an effective way to improve the health of heavy consumers, new research shows.
Health sites suffer from low readability
Research shows Australian health web sites are too difficult for the average person to read.
Help site to fight dire violence rate
A new online tool is aimed at helping women in unhealthy or unsafe relationships to free themselves.
Robb rubbishes AMA's secret trade scare
Trade Minister Andrew Robb has hinted that the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement will be signed soon.
Same-sex spawning through skin cells
A recent breakthrough has advanced the chance for two partners of the same sex to have a baby.
Water urged to fight superbug breeding
Experts say the water industry must get involved in the fight against “superbugs”, as the waste of modern medicine becomes a brand new health risk.
Coal counted in resourceful community
A joint report from 28 different medical groups says the annual health bill from the Hunter Valley coal industry is in the hundreds of millions.
Hoses could help Legionnaires' flow
The humble backyard hose can be a lifesaver in summer, but new research shows it is also loved by the bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ disease.
Malaria menace making leaps
New studies have shown evidence of drug-resistant malaria across a much larger area than previously thought.
Mother's milk and mud for immune kick-start
A round-up of studies shows that a baby’s immune system is tuned by early exposure to germs and bugs.
Nurses and unions see no need for NSW sale
News South Wales unions have launched their campaign ahead of the state’s March 28 election.
Brain drain and other pain for unfunded locals
One of Australia’s top scientists has warned that cuts to research funding will put the nation at risk.
RBA moved to get in touch with the blind
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is undertaking significant reform, prompted by an unlikely source.
NDIS progress noted
A meeting of government bodies this week agreed to move ahead on a full scheme roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Data on young struggles reflects harsh lives
A new report shows just how hard is for Australia’s homeless youth.
Life-saving live-streaming robot event
A 24-hour robo-surgery event was on this week, featuring micro-operations broadcast live on the internet.
ACT to study depth of deadly legacy
The ACT will fund Australia’s first detailed long-term health study into the risks of living in houses contaminated with loose-fill asbestos.
Climate effects will claim lives soon
One Australian expert says climate change is going to become a serious public health and safety risk.