Health
Is language a link for lower alcohol consumption in Indigenous people?
Thursday, July 25 2024
New research has revealed older Indigenous people who speak their cultural language at home are less likely to drink alcohol.......
Staffing shortfalls and burnout sees domestic violence services in crisis
Thursday, July 25 2024
As the country deals with a crisis in domestic violence, it seems in some locations there is a failure to......
Men with ‘traditional’ values most at risk of loneliness, study finds
Monday, July 22 2024
A new report finds men in their 40s with traditional values are the most vulnerable when it comes to loneliness.......
Welders at risk of carcinogenic fumes, study finds
Monday, July 22 2024
New research has revealed tens of thousands of Australian workers are being exposed to dangerous ‘welding fumes’ in their workplace.......
Neurodivergent entrepreneurs develop app to support others with ADHD
Monday, July 15 2024
Two Canberra-based entrepreneurs have developed a new app to support people with ADHD in personal, professional and educational settings. The......
MJA special issue highlights Indigenous knowledge in health
Thursday, July 11 2024
The Medical Journal of Australia has launched a special edition, foregrounding Indigenous knowledge and leadership in health. The collaboration between......
A quarter of First Nations Children are suffering from ear disease
Wednesday, July 10 2024
Remote communities have higher rates of ear disease than First Nations children in Cities or regional towns. Although some of......
New clinical trial for Sarcoma disease finds success
Monday, July 8 2024
Last month saw the beginning of a promising new clinical trial for the treatment of sarcoma, a rare cancer found......
Research presents promising new treatment plan for nicotine addiction
Monday, July 1 2024
The results of a recent clinical trial has found a potential new treatment option for nicotine addiction, and it’s available......
New tech developed for early melanoma detection in rural Australia
Monday, July 1 2024
A new University of Queensland-led project aims to improve early detections of skin cancers in patients across regional Australia. The......