Alcohol Abuse Costs NSW Government More than $1 Billion a Year

A Sponsored research report by the New South Wales Audit Office estimates alcohol abuse costs the NSW government more than $1 Billion a year.

Heart Authority Calls for National Vascular Health Check Program

The National Heart Foundation of Australia is calling on the Federal Government to fund a national vascular health check program after a landmark biomedical survey shows 5.6 million Australian adults have unmanaged high blood cholesterol.

Leading Age Services Australia Questions Government Claims of Extra and New Funding

Errors Identified in Therapeutic Goods Administration Internal Reports

Errors have been identified in Therapeutic Goods Administration internal reports of clinical trial numbers 1 July 2009 to 31 December 2012.

New Program Targets Breast Awareness Among Young Women

 Young women will learn about breast health awareness through a new education program to be run by the McGrath Foundation and supported by the Federal Government.

Telephone Counselling Service for Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Expanded

A telephone counselling service for adult survivors of child abuse will be expanded with a $1.5 million extension from the Federal Government.

New Research on Hepatitis C Virus at University of Adelaide

With World Hepatitis Day on 28 July, it is timely that researchers at the University of Adelaide are investigating how the liver responds to hepatitis C virus (HCV) and why some people can control the virus while others can’t.

Jeans for Genes Day is this Friday!

Make sure you have your denim washed and ready for Jeans for Genes Day this Friday, 2 August.

Funding Increase for Insulin Pump Program

More children of low income families will benefit from a funding increase for Australia's Insulin Pump Program.

Professor Frances Boyle Receives 2013 MOGA Achievement Award

The Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA) -Novartis Oncology Cancer Achievement Award 2013recipient has been announced as Professor Frances Boyle AM.

Widespread Improvements in Public Hospital Performance Across Australia

New data showing widespread improvement in public hospital performance across Australia has been released today by the National Health Performance Authority (NHPA).

Gender Discrimination to be Removed from Medicare

All gender discrimination will be completely removed from Medicare.

Ultrasound - The quiet achiever in medical imaging

New Report on the Health of Australia’s Prisoners

A new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), The health of Australia's prisoners 2012 shows prisoners experienced relatively high rates of chronic disease, communicable disease and mental health issues.

Culture, Anti-racism and Rights at the Centre of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan

Congress and the National Health Leadership Forum (NHLF) support the priorities and vision of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan released yesterday..