Latest chronic disease News

1 in 5 deaths are caused by heart disease, but what else are Australians dying from?
Can Lifestyle Habits Influence Common Diseases?
Dentists urge regular check-ups to stem hospitalisation surge
New research reveals covert junk food marketing tactics
New research shows kids are targeted with alcohol, gambling and junk food ads online
Important upgrades progressing at the Mersey Community Hospital
Making Medicines Cheaper
Palestinians with disabilities fear being killed first, says UN committee: Gaza
New health research hub to improve patient care and build health workforce in Victoria’s northern corridor
Australia’s peak GP body launches new advocacy plan
Ground-breaking research ‘Unlocks spinal health for older Australians’
New funding to boost RFDS Far North regional health care
People who care for loved ones with arthritis carry an economic burden
Exercise, therapy and diet can all improve life during cancer treatment and boost survival. Here’s how
Scientists aim to stop harmful gut bacteria triggering Alzheimer’s
Health Care: A Disappointing Budget
Ireland and WHO work together to improve access to assistive technology globally
George Institute honoured with prestigious World Hypertension League Award
Services announced for new South Tuggeranong Health Centre
Mediterranean diet linked to reduced anxiety: research findings
AMA Responds To Lacklustre Federal Budget
Researchers Awarded $4.7 Million In NHMRC Investigator Grants
Arthritis Australia welcomes funding for kids with arthritis
Nutrition And Diet Action Overlooked In Federal Budget
Australia’s second largest health workforce left out of budget measures
A Mediterranean diet can ease symptoms of stress and anxiety
Study Explores Role of Epigenetics, Environment in Differing Alzheimer’s Risk Between Black and White Communities
Low testosterone in men associated with an early death – new study
Pandemic amnesia as ACDC gets zero funding
Federal Budget drops the ball for Australians struggling to afford essential healthcare
It’s so hard to see a doctor right now. What are my options?
Budget must include the cost of living healthy and well into the future
Government’s job not done to improve access to essential care and reduce costs for Australians: RACGP
First approved treatment for people living with moderate-to-severe itch (pruritus) associated with chronic kidney disease added to the PBS
Health announcement shows misguided investment and wrong priorities: RACGP
Unprecedented Opportunity To Keep Nurses In Nursing
Health system needs urgent investment now to tackle immediate concerns
Cancer: here’s the role exercise plays, from prevention to treatment
Flavoured vapes may produce many harmful chemicals when e-liquids are heated – new research
AMA Calls Out Sick System On Chronic Conditions
AMA Welcomes Sickly Sweet Sugar Tax Calls
A tax on sugary drinks can make us healthier. It’s time for Australia to introduce one
Clearing the elective surgery backlog will take more than one budget. It’ll need major reform
Severe mental illness linked to alarmingly high rates of physical ailments
Visa rules jeopardise HIV management: study
Almost half of people with common heart arrythmia die within 10 years of hospitalisation
We are all going to die someday, but how do you want to live until then? National Palliative Care Week to deal…
Indigenous Health receives a $59.5 million boost