Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
International researchers have found a strong link between cigarette taxation, reduction of smoking rates in the population and a decrease in alcohol consumption among some vulnerable groups.
Tassie teaching kids from farm to plate
A grassroots food education program is teaching Tasmanian kids about all facets of food.
Election silence on housing, homelessness
Charity organisations are concerned at the lack of conversation about affordable housing and homelessness in the lead-up so far to the federal election in September.
Federal court hears gene patent appeal
An appeal has begun in the Federal Court against a ruling that allows human genes to be patented by private companies.
Glitch awakes fluoride debate
Brisbane’s water supply will be fluoride-free while the local water authority determines what caused a sudden spike in concentration.
Language linked to later conditions
Researchers at the Australian National University have found that children with language impairments are more likely to develop mental health problems during childhood or adolescence.
Asbestos cancer attacked with medical 'magic bullets'
Australian scientists have made progress on a new technique for fighting asbestos-related cancers.
Baby botulism scare shouldn't affect Australia
There has been alarm from mothers around the world over the weekend after a New Zealand company announced a recall of over 1000 tonnes of dried milk products possibly infected with botulism.
Concern over 'super-bug' form of STD
It seems one sexually-transmitted disease is becoming harder and harder to control, according to health authorities.
NSW Health Campus project approved
Port Macquarie will be the site of a multi-million dollar Health Education campus, with the possibility of more such spending to come.
Probing for parents of potential kids
The Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne has begun an advertising campaign to find a group of former cancer patients whose sperm is being held by the hospital.
Testosterone treatment for long-life livers
Australian researchers may have made a discovery that could keep older people limber for longer.
Bio-tech group takes on stem cells and new directors
A company which operates in the futuristic world of bio-technology and stem cell research has announced the appointment of its new EC, MD and CEO.
Labor darts for tobacco tax hike
The Federal Government is hoping to raise over $5 billion in the next four years from an increase in the tax on tobacco.
Slow progress for fast food
One regional council in Victoria has approved the construction of a KFC outlet, while another deals with angry protestors on the planned site of a McDonald’s.
Gauging the aging rate of grey matter
New research at the University of Adelaide could provide insight into how to repair the brain after damage from stroke or traumatic injury.
Doubt blamed for bullying in public sector
The Community and Public Sector Union is claiming budget cuts and uncertainty following sackings have lead to widespread bullying in the sector.
Bugs' lives modelled for security purposes
A new tool will track and manage the millions of disease-carrying bugs which use cyclones and strong winds as a cover to invade our borders every year.
Calls for psych ward monitors
The Australian Human Rights Commission is calling on the Federal Government to introduce independent monitoring of involuntary patients on psychiatric wards, to ensure the best practice is undertaken for all involved.
Coffee makes it all better
Two to four cups of coffee a day reduces the risk of suicide in men and women by about 50 per cent, according to the findings of a new report from the US.
False memories encoded in mouse brain
In a mind-boggling technical achievement scientists at a joint US-Japanese laboratory have implanted false memories in a mouse, leading it to recall an event which never occurred.