TGA issues Warning on Soft Gel Capsules

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a warning to health professionals and consumers advising that medicines that come in the form of soft gel capsules may pose a choking risk for children, especially those aged under five years.

Public Forum on Racism and Culture as Social Determinants

Around 70 people from the health and community sectors will gather in Melbourne tomorrow for a public forum on Racism and Culture as Social Determinants. The forum is being hosted by the national Social Determinants of Health Alliance (SDOHA).

CHF Tells Senate Inquiry that Medical Co-payments Should Not Be Introduced

The Consumers Health Forum has today told the Senate inquiry in the Commission of Audit that medical co-payments should not be introduced.

New Mental Health Facility will Deliver Services for Sydney Region

Up to 1900 people experiencing mental health issues will have access to rehabilitation with the development of a new pu-pose designed facility in Camperdown, Sydney.

Healthy Lifestyle Pregnancy Advice has Led to Reduction in Babies Born Overweight

The world's biggest study offering healthy eating and exercise advice to overweight and obese pregnant women has shown a significant reduction in the number of babies born over 4kg in weight.

Pharmacists Express Concern Over Cap on MedChecks

[caption id="attachment_5871" align="alignright" width="110"] Grant Kardachi[/caption] The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has expressed concerns over the decision to cap the number of MedChecks and Diabetes MedsChecks that can be performed by individual pharmacists to 10 a month, and the number of Homes Medicines Reviews that can be delivered to 20 a month. National President of the PSA, Grant Kardachi, said the Society was concerned that consumers could lose out on vital health services as a result of the caps.

Clot Busting Drug is a Life Saver

Australian researchers have developed a potentially safer and more effective way to treat heart attack and stroke via a new clot-busting drug, with the National Heart Foundation of Australia saying it could save many lives.

New Health Star Rating Website Helps Consumers and Food Industry

The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) has welcomed the establishment of the website to facilitate the new Health Star Rating on food.

Organ Donor Numbers Rose in 2013

A 10 per cent increase in the number of deceased organ donors in 2013 enabled 1222 Australians to receive an organ transplant.

Shivering May be the Next Trend for Losing Weight

Shivering against the cold may have the added benefit of burning body fat, a new study led by a University of Queensland researcher has found.

Terms of Reference Announced for Mental Health Services Review

[caption id="attachment_6263" align="alignright" width="110"] Minister for Health Peter Dutton[/caption]

CHeBA Lobbies Prime Minister to Place Dementia on G20 Agenda

On the back of the success of the recent G8, the the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) is lobbying Prime Minister Tony Abbott to to place dementia prominently on the G20 agenda, when it is held in November.

Global Report released for World Cancer Day

The World Cancer Report, released today for World Cancer Day, shows that cancer is the biggest cause of mortality globally, responsible for 8.2 million deaths per year and rising.

Queensland Department of Health Acts in Fraud Awareness Month

In its bid to prevent another fake Tahitian Prince scandal, the Queensland Department of Health is adoping a zero tolerance approach to fraud, misconduct and corruption in Fraud Awareness Month.

Register 4 Cancer Research Opened Up to All Cancers