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

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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

Targeted Treatments for Parkinson's Disease Now More Possible

Targeting treatments for patients with Parkinson's disease may be more possible with a surprise discovery made by  UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute (QBI).

Doctors Prescribe FebFast to Raise Awareness of Excessive Alcohol Consumption

With excessive consumption of alcohol a concern in the community, AMA Victoria is proving to patients and themselves that a month without alcohol is just what the doctor ordered by participating in FebFast.

Organ Donation in 2013 Highest on Record

[caption id="attachment_6626" align="alignright" width="145"] Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash[/caption]

Program Helping Teenagers Better Manage Diabetes Sees Success

A Griffith University and Gold Coast Health program to help teenagers  better manage diabetes has seen success on the Gold Coast.

Take the Pledge to Fight Antibiotic Resistance

Health professionals are being urged to take the pledge to fight antibiotic resistance after new research shows making a public  commitment leads to  significant improvements in antibiotic prescribing.

New CEO at National Heart Foundation of Australia

The National Heart Foundation of Australia has appointed former Victorian SES Chief Mary Barry as the charity’s new National CEO.

Medical Workforce Shows Growth in Latest AIHW Report

The medical workforce is continuing to grow, with increased supply across all regions of Australia, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).