Archived News for Health Sector Professionals

The mere mention of lifting the pension age has sent many into a spin, but with strong indications coming from various authorities it is considered quite likely something will happen.

Family tax cut considered for non-vax parenting

Federal Health Minister Peter Dutton has been discussing plans to withhold tax benefits from families who do not immunise their children.

Flu fight, facts questioned while stockpiles grow

A new study has kicked off a fight between international medical authorities and drug companies.

Liver talk puts the hard word on Hep C

The last week saw the annual gathering of the latest findings in liver studies, this year detailing many exciting developments for hepatitis C virus treatment.

Spinal signals revived with electrical backing

Incredible research has given hope to many suffering paralysis as a result of spinal cord damage, with a small trial in the US showing some excellent results.

Tech park tempts kids to go online outside

Planners in Sydney have taken a high-tech approach to getting kids off the internet and back outside.

Kids' fear and stress stamped in DNA

A study has shown that growing up in a stressful environment affects a child’s DNA, modifying their development through disadvantage.

Big five fear witch-hunt as Royal Commission rolls onsite

The Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption kicks off today, which will reveal much about the state of Australian unionism, cronyism and lobbyism.

Biologists watch rapid advance of cellular in-fighting

Researchers have observed an incredible microbial arms race, as bacteria fight to contain their killer viruses.

Ancient ailment suggests little has changed

British researchers have uncovered the oldest known example of human cancer, in the bones of a 3,200-year-old skeleton.

Basic change re-writes genetic treatments

An astounding achievement in DNA medicine has been made - one which many believed would never be possible.

Funding helps MS footwork stride ahead

Researchers are investigating the use of textured shoe inserts to help with walking problems from multiple sclerosis.

Mental health reviewed and renewed nationwide

One hundred and fifty important programs have had their funding renewed, as the Federal Government pours $170 million into mental health services.

New duo found for two way take-down

Researchers have found a powerful combination that appears to decimate certain resistant tumour cells.

Fund members could fight for floating rights

The Australian Shareholder’s Association says the planned sale of Medibank Private may be hindered by members seeking leverage.

Bug strain gets more resistant every day

A research team tracking the evolution of a multi-drug resistant E. coli strain says it is just one step from becoming a very serious issue.

Fake breast test shows rippling results

Research says textured breast implants provide many more opportunities for bacteria to grow, causing infection, discomfort and implant failure.

New material cuts step for stem cell speed-up

Scientists in the UK have developed a new substance to simplify the manufacture of cell therapies, boosting the pioneering world of regenerative medicine.