Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
The Chief Justice of the Family Court wants to make it easier and less stressful for transgender children to access hormones.
Headspace faces executive exodus
There is chaos at the top of Headspace, a national youth mental health foundation.
Cloned bones shaken into shape
Scientists have grown new bones in the lab using some of the equipment designed to detect gravitational waves.
Study reveals new mining/health link
Experts have linked cases of mesothelioma in an Aboriginal community to a nearby mine.
CRISPR wakes silent genes
Japanese researchers have used CRISPR DNA-editing to unsilence silenced genes.
Liquid diets leave locals at risk
“Drunkorexia” is a growing and dangerous trend among young women, a new study shows.
Power-playing brain boost promoted
International experts agree that exercise boosts students’ brain power and academic prowess.
Others urged to avoid our abuses
Ethicists have warned other countries against taking on Australia’s abusive immigration system.
Ambulance attacks demand strong response
Ambulance Tasmania says there has been a worrying rise in attacks on paramedics.
GM rejection can be reversed
Decisions made decades ago could explain why many consumers still reject genetically modified foods.
Asbestos survey extended
A major survey of health concerns of people in Mr Fluffy houses has been extended.
Bed money won't mend broken system
Tasmania's Health Minister has been criticised over hospital funding soon after he announced emergency department money.
Coal cuts life short for millions
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says coal power leads to about 6.5 million premature deaths per year.
Mental health cuts undone
The Prime Minister has put up millions for youth mental health, just days after being criticised for dismantling the system.
New stamp for life-saving lab
Victorian children will soon get access to the future of diagnostic medicine.
Brain pills put to test
Australian researchers are looking at the benefits and dangers of ‘study drugs’.
Night-eyes' origin spied
New research suggests we developed the ability to see at night to avoid being eaten during the day.
Custom proteins come in new forms
Biological engineers are developing a programmable protein that could deliver next-generation drugs.
Vape safety claims called to court
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is taking legal action over claims made by electronic cigarette sellers.