HEALTH

Australia on Track to Be First Country to Eliminate Cervical Cancer, Says PM Albanese

The initiative draws upon the resources of the public and private sectors, patient advocacy groups, healthcare providers, and research institutions

HEALTH

Many people in the Pacific lack access to adequate toilets – and climate change makes things worse

Across Pacific nations, almost half a million people are living in informal urban settlements with a lack of proper sanitation, which can include difficult access to working toilets.

HEALTH

How we think about ‘obesity’ and body weight is changing. Here’s why

Recent policy documents in Australia, such as the National Ob*sity Strategy 2022–2032, acknowledge a broader view of ob*sity.

HEALTH

What causes food cravings? And what can we do about them?

Here’s how food cravings work and what you can do if you find yourself hunting for sweet or salty foods.

HEALTH

The Albanese government has a new plan for residential aged care. Here’s what’s changing

While some people won’t be happy about paying for more, these changes are critical to ensuring the aged care system’s long-term sustainability.

HEALTH

WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?

By mid-2024, there were already more cases in the country than all of 2023 – more than 15,600 cases and 537 deaths.

HEALTH

Here’s why percentage of Australians with disability has surged in a few years

Released last month, the 2022 survey collected data from over 13,700 households and 1,100 care accommodations and group dwellings between June and the following February.

HEALTH

All kids need to throw and catch. How can you help if your child is struggling?

For many years, researchers have been highlighting concerns about a decline in children’s throwing and catching skills.

HEALTH

4 in 10 Australians in aged care are malnourished. What can we do about it?

Malnutrition in older people is associated with poorer overall health, such as increased risk of falls and infections.

HEALTH

Mental health services that consult with Elders can deliver better care to Aboriginal people

Strong leadership is needed to ensure changes are embedded across all levels of services.

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NEWS

Indian-Australian scientist Prof. Rajeev Varshney named among world’s top agri-food pioneers

Prof. Varshney, Director of the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI), the WA State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, and Murdoch University’s International Chair in Agriculture and Food Security, is one of only four Australians to have received the honour since the list was launched in 2024.

NEWS

‘I fell in love with India’: Australian solo traveller praises kindness and hospitality of strangers

Reflecting on her month-long journey, Paige said the warmth she encountered wherever she travelled was one of the main reasons she had developed such a strong affection for India.

IMMIGRATION

Almost half a million arrivals, 174,500 new homes: IPA says Australia’s housing crunch is no mystery

For the March quarter alone, net housing supply increased by 54,200 dwellings, compared with 193,780 net permanent and long-term arrivals.