Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
The National Heath and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has put up another $3.3 million for studies on illness and wind turbines.
Patching in to easier diabetes
Korean engineers have unveiled a wearable, sweat-sensing patch that can monitor and regulate blood glucose levels.
Big review plots China's green damage
A new report says China is responsible for about ten per cent of the global warming since the pre-industrial era.
CSIRO's new stem cell technique
CSIRO scientists have developed a new way to harvest stem cells, which is less invasive and reduces side effects for donors.
Gene info has little effect
The age of personal gene sequencing is upon us, though many people are unwilling to decode their DNA.
Surgeons say iPads preferred
A group of doctors have found that patients prefer learning about their surgery from an iPad.
Students want sex-talk expanded
As the right wing faction of the LNP insists that children’s minds are being damaged by sex education, a new study says teens want more information.
Sweet drink tax could can obesity
The UK Government is imposing a tax on sugary drinks to help tackle obesity, leaving many to wonder if the same thing would work in Australia.
WA tightens ticket deals
The WA Parliament has ratified big changes to the structure of Healthway, the scandal-ridden WA Government health promotion agency.
Big sweep spots inflammatory link
A single, enormous study has found hundreds of genes which cause five common, hard-to-treat and debilitating inflammatory diseases.
Drinking data shows binge risks
Experts have gathered data on the toll that heavy drinkers take on society.
Clear results in paediatric cataract trial
An international team of scientists has reported a successful outcome in trials for a new method to repair congenital cataracts.
Coca-Cola reveals distracting deals
Cola-Cola has published a list of 34 Australian institutions that were given a share of $1.7 million in research funding over the past five years.
Locals celebrate big drug deal
A potentially life-saving new Australian drug is on its way to market.
No effect seen in Vitamin D for knees
Australian research says Vitamin D does not help treat symptoms of knee osteoarthritis.
Research ruminates on food evolution
Humans spend much less time chewing than our primate cousins, and it may have actually helped us evolve.
TPPA to hit public health
There is more criticism this week of the recently-negotiated TPPA and its impact on public health schemes.
Executive equality makes money
Australia’s top companies, across all industries, do better with more women on their executive teams.
Emojis evoke healthier choices
As rates of childhood obesity continue to skyrocket, new research shows there may be a surprising was to encourage a healthy diet.
Nutty study nurtures resistance
New research backs up the idea that eating peanut products as a baby can help avoid the risk of allergy.