Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - June, 2016
Researchers say working out after learning can help boost memory retention, if timed correctly.
Medibank to account for cover-up
Medibank is facing legal action in the Federal Court over “misleading and unconscionable conduct”.
Brain pools' processing assessed
Scientists have spotted one of the ways that our brains deal with the millions of different scenarios we face.
Cells switched for three-parent babies
Researchers are working out how to create three-parent babies.
Glyphosate fears revived amid review
Concern has been raised about the continued use of a cancer-linked herbicide.
Health help through DNA databases
Experts in high-tech healthcare want better sharing of genomic information.
Scans spot explosive injuries
Neuroscientists have discovered a distinct and previously unknown pattern of brain injury from high explosives.
Kids' pill risk reviewed
A new study has found that most antidepressants for children and teens work about as well as placebos.
Immigration accused of ignoring safety
Immigration Department staff may face prosecution over the death of a detained asylum seeker, lawyers say.
No worries seen for nano-screens
A new review has found nanoparticle sunscreens are safe and effective.
Cosmetic crackdown on shonky operators
The NSW Government is cracking down on cosmetic surgery after several women suffered life threatening complications.
Martu embark on anti-nuclear road
The Martu people from WA's Pilbara are marching over 140 kilometres to protest a proposed uranium mine.
RNA wrangled for cancer vaccine
German researchers are working on a vaccine that teaches our natural defences to fight cancer.
Uni's unite for joint health drive
Monash University and the University of Melbourne have launched an $80 million biomedical research project.
Zika threat assessed ahead of Rio
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on experts to consider changes to the Rio Olympics schedule.
Anxiety link for mobile-heavy mums
A world first Australian study claims there is a link between heavy mobile phone and tablet use, and anxiety risk in mothers of young children.
WHO backs blank packs
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Australia's plain packaging laws, saying they can save lives.