Tag: health
Older Australians without family more likely to feel lonely
A new study from Monash University has found that older Australians without close family ties are much more likely to experience loneliness, even when...
Breast cancer trial may spare patients from radiation therapy
A new international clinical trial led by Breast Cancer Trials is investigating whether some breast cancer patients can safely skip radiation therapy after chemotherapy...
Australians overconfident about their health
Australians believe they are managing their health well, but new research suggests that confidence may not match reality.
The inaugural Healthylife National Health Confidence Survey has revealed...
Spleen Found to Play Key Role in Stroke Recovery
New research from La Trobe University and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute has revealed that the spleen could be a crucial new target...
Australian researchers develop smart wound dressing
Australian scientists have unveiled a breakthrough in wound care technology, developing a smart dressing capable of both monitoring wounds and delivering healing agents in...
Early diagnosis of Parkinson’s helps manage the condition
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurological problem in the world. In Australia 150,000 people are living with the debilitating condition and a...
From little things big things grow… 40 years of service to...
It has been 40 years since a group of Telecom workers got together and decided they wanted to do something to improve their community.
In...
A Western Australian medical breakthrough which could save millions
Medical scientist Dr Kieran Mulroney and his team are tantalisingly close to launching new technology that could save the lives of many of the...
Dance trio take on a new role to help enrich the...
After 11 years as artistic director of the WA Ballet, Aurelien Scannella’s ballet life has come full circle with an exciting new role beside...
The differences between yoga and Pilates for your fitness journey
Not every ‘body’ likes going to a noisy gym; more people are choosing to move their bodies in a far gentler fashion. Small-group classes...