In the past 20 years, the suicide rate for people discharged from hospital after presenting with suicidal thoughts or behaviours has dropped 50%. [ + ]

Within two weeks of a conviction for similar behaviour, a counsellor again alleged he was a 'psychologist'. [ + ]

A major study has found that shiftworkers are more likely to develop coronary artery disease than daytime workers. [ + ]

A new Australian study has found that a fifth of fatal strokes in people aged under 45 years are due to psychostimulant use. [ + ]

A new study has found that perceived imbalances in support for nurses at work leads to fraying tempers and, consequently, injuries. [ + ]

Pregnant women who sleep on either side during their last three months of pregnancy reduce their risk of a stillbirth by half. [ + ]

We summarise the key budgetary measures being offered to the health- and aged-care sectors. [ + ]

A man who presented himself as a registered pharmacist has been convicted and fined $24,000, and is required to pay $15,000 in legal costs. [ + ]

Improper removal of personal protection equipment (PPE) has the potential to spread drug-resistant bacteria, a new study has found. [ + ]

Cancer Council Australia's new guidelines includes new recommendations to tackle Australia's second-biggest cancer killer. [ + ]

Recurrent pregnancy loss may be caused by damaged sperm DNA in the male partner, according to new research. [ + ]

A simple test developed by South Australian researchers could eliminate painful endoscopies. [ + ]

The test, given to potential heart attack patients admitted to hospital, could be misleading and lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. [ + ]

A new UNSW-led study has found that one in four students are experiencing depression, but most are reluctant to seek help. [ + ]

Over a third of nurses in a US study said that EHRs made them work less efficiently. However, the quality of the work environment was also a factor. [ + ]