Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Environmental engineers have created a substance which can make safe, drinkable water by swiftly and easily killing off bacteria in seconds.
Heads-up for new poison monitor
Wearable safety computers attached to hard-hats may be the next big life-saver in poisonous work environments.
Minister says fear not, half of hospitals have Legionella
The Queensland Health Minister says nobody should be alarmed at revelations of Legionella bacteria at nearly half the state’s hospitals.
Robots to the rescue for on-field collisions
A study has kicked-off at an American football game on the weekend which has seen injured players assessed for concussions by a sideline robot.
Australian parents take flight for choice
Data presented at the Fertility Society of Australia's annual meeting suggests hundreds of Australian couples are taking flight to choose the gender of their baby.
Austrian scientists grow a brain
Austrian scientists have developed a mind-boggling technique to grow small brains from cells in the lab.
Coal-power fish-mercury link claimed
Researchers from universities in the US say they have found a link showing coal-fired power stations are responsible for high levels of mercury in some ocean fish.
Flying doctors reset Broken Hill base
The Broken Hill base of the Royal Flying Doctor Service will get a make-over and a reshuffle, with the Service approving plans to upgrade its facilities in rural New South Wales.
Fonterra fears finalised
Research has found that a batch of Fonterra milk powder which caused international alarm recently did not contain any traces of botulism bacteria and never had.
Outlooks improved by a glass or two
A moderate daily intake of wine can have several proven health benefits, a list which now includes a lower risk of developing depression.
Pollution study questions what is 'safe'
New research from France suggests for people living in certain environments, good diet and exercise may not be enough to combat the damage of low but constant levels of pollution.
Meditation and mindfulness; keys to calm in class
A new study says a little bit of Zen could unlock doors in the classroom.
Key role reported of drugs, mental health
Australian authorities say a new report shows a large proportion of negative health conditions are caused by substance abuse and poor mental states.
Planning clash questions boundaries
A battle of jurisdictions is unfolding in South Australia, with the state’s Planning Minister looking to prevent local councillors from taking part in planning assessment bodies.
Real efforts undertaken to close health gap
A new national centre is being established to allow a deeper level of research into the disparity in health and healthcare for Indigenous Australians.
Shot for the heart, never too late
A new study has found that in some circumstances a flu vaccine can lower the risk of heart attack by 45 per cent.
Survey to gauge how workers are going
The Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance has launched a short online survey to assess the general level of mental health awareness in Australian business policies, initiative and strategies.
Animals sour show day for some
Queensland Health is implicating the animal nursery at the Brisbane Ekka as the possible source of several e-coli infections.
Eating habits of the semi-naked chef
It seems Neolithic man may be less primitive than we imagine, with new research showing the culinary habits of ancient cooks bordered on gourmet.
Plotting the path of avian flu in Asian markets
Researchers are plotting the evolution of a strain of avian flu currently spreading in China, finding that it emerged in tandem with a similar flu that can infect mammals.
Post-care cancer pilot program coming
A new program being piloted in Adelaide shows just how far cancer treatment has come, with more attention being given to helping survivors get back to their old lives.