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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.

Queensland health cuts from the top down

A handful of top-tier public servants have been sacked in what is likely only the first round of heads to roll over the Queensland Health payroll fiasco.

Study shows repeated costs of non-vaccination

Data shows that around a quarter of infants admitted to hospital with flu symptoms during swine flu outbreaks of 2009 developed other serious complications, another important reason for parents to vaccinate their kids, paediatricians say.

Stunning control over gene coding steps up health potential

Genetic coding through genome editing has reached a new level of precision; enhancing the ability to edit and alter an organism's DNA.

Grants to help mental health in Victoria

Research grants have been awarded to Monash University in the effort to improve the state’s mental health sector on a systemic level.

Nurses overloaded as union debate ramps up

The South Australia nurses’ union will meet with officials from the state’s health board to talk about ongoing emergency ward over-crowding and the potential risks it poses to patients and staff.