Overall, the government’s investment in home care is a positive step toward improving quality of life for older Australians. But these reforms will face some challenges.
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Too often, prescribing errors occur due to programming errors or poor design and have less to do with the health workers using the system.
After months of negotiations between the major parties, the government has announced its new plan for aged care. Here’s what it means for people in residential aged care and their families.
Long-term use of proton pump inhibitor drugs have been linked to kidney problems and cancer.
The Australian College of Nursing wants to see school nurses weigh students and measure their hight. The plan has sparked anger among health professionals and parents. But what do the experts say?
Does your toddler only want to eat beige or white foods? You’re not alone. Half of children go through a stage of picky eating, peaking at age three. Here’s how to tackle some common food aversions.
A new study found the benefits of amateur sport outweigh the risks of a single blow to the head – but repeated concussions are likely to do more damage.
Childhood diabetes has almost doubled in the last two decades, with massive increases in Finland, Sweden and Norway.
While many of us may not be thrilled at the idea of doing a ‘number two’ in a public toilet, some people face more serious anxiety. This is called parcopresis, or shy bowel.
Vaccines are available – but they’re not free for everyone.
Some social media users are trying to stay awake for as long as possible – here’s why it’s a terrible idea
World Bank president Ajay Banga is in Australia to secure funding for sustainable economic development and critical infrastructure in the world’s poorest nations.
High-fat, sugar-rich and salty foods are just so enjoyable to eat. And it’s not only you who thinks so – we’ve evolved that way.
The two main reasons you may need to take a medicine with food relate to absorption and tolerably.
The TGA is considering an updated COVID vaccine, which would be better matched to current variants.
Make your freshers’ week one to remember – in a good way. Here’s how to keep yourself healthy and happy as you start university life.
A cardiac arrest and a heart attack are distinct, yet overlapping, concepts. Here’s how to tell them apart.
We can’t rely on rich countries to donate mpox vaccines. Here’s what we need to do instead.
A new study in mice suggests fasting could increase the risk of cancer. Yet previous research has said the opposite. Here’s what to make of these conflicting findings.
As a clinical psychologist using CBT with my patients, I can attest to its efficacy – but I’ve also seen that it doesn’t work for everyone.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
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