We know it hurts
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Young vapers 3 times as likely to smoke
With countries such as the United Kingdom and New Zealand formerly touting vaping as the panacea for smoking, new research by the Australian National University’s (ANU) National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health indicates that the habit is far from risk free. Read More...
Evidence for fourth dose
Benefits from a fourth mRNA dose against COVID are now supported by the latest research from Israel, which in January began administering a fourth dose of Pfizer to people over 60 and others considered high risk. Read More...
WA Yarning circles bridge the gap
In an Australian first, an Edith Cowan University (ECU) research project has established in-community stroke and brain injury support groups run by, and catering to Aboriginal Australians, who are often underrepresented in rehabilitation services. Read More...
Meddle, the medical Wordle
With doctors and nurses severely impacted by the fallout of COVID, a free new word game from the University of South Australia (UniSA), Meddle, is challenging health professionals during their breaks in a bid to boost their mental wellbeing. Read More...
Sci-fi meets reality in plasma tech
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National Obesity Strategy 2022–2032
The Federal Government’s National Obesity Strategy 2022-2032 is better late than never but lacks clear funding and disregards a successful South Australian model that was ripe for implementation, says leading social health policy expert, Dr Michelle Jones from Flinders University. Read More...
Rare but in the millions
Perth Children’s Hospital’s medical director of Rare Care Professor Gareth Baynam shines a light on uncommon diseases. Read More...