Metformin, prescribed for type 2 diabetes since the 1960s, appears to work directly in the brain Researchers identified a pathway in the hypothalamus that helps […]
Category: Health
Thinking of getting a tattoo? This is what we know about health risks
With summer a time for showing off skin, you may be considering a new tattoo or two. If so, you’d be part of a long-running […]
“Not Always Necessary”: Former Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton Acknowledges Some COVID-19 Measures Were Mistakes
In a candid reflection on Victoria’s pandemic response, former Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton has stated that some COVID-19 restrictions were unnecessary with the […]
High-fat meals rapidly harm gut health: study
Even just a few high-fat meals can quickly weaken the gut’s natural defenses, triggering inflammation long before any visible symptoms appear, a Melbourne-based medical institute […]
Can you treat headaches with physiotherapy? Here’s what the research says
You might’ve noticed some physiotherapists advertise they offer treatments for headaches and wondered: would that work? In fact, there’s a solid body of research showing […]
Medicine price comparison between Australia and the United States
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme helps keeps the prices Australians pay for medicine low. In the USA, the pharmaceutical industry is calling on the Trump administration […]
New renal dialysis unit opens in Coober Pedy
First Nations Australians with severe kidney disease will have better access to lifesaving treatment with the opening of a new Coober Pedy renal dialysis clinic. […]
Causes of death in Australia revealed in latest data
This report highlights a critical issue in Australia’s public health landscape, emphasizing the predominant role of chronic conditions such as coronary heart disease and dementia […]
Australian study finds link between autism, stress disorder
People with autism are more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Australian research has found. In a new study, researchers from the Australian National […]