Dads not involved in childhood obesity programs
Failure to recognise the important role fathers play in influencing children’s physical activity and dietary habits.
Health
Lifting medicine ad ban could mean health-care system savings
Ending a bar on advertising some ‘pharmacy-only’ medicines could encourage consumers with minor ailments to seek advice from pharmacists...
Cold-water immersion reduces player fatigue
Jumping into cold water after a match suppresses the onset of player fatigue, new study shows.
Study to assess how FIFO lifestyle affects health
A new study will assess how daily health behaviours and FIFO work roster patterns correspond with the wellbeing of...
Young people feel unsafe in residential care
Drastic changes needed to protect children in residential care from physical threats, sexual harm, bullying and harassment.
Nitrogen a key driver for gut health
Scientists come one step closer to understanding the link between different diet strategies and gut health.
High intensity interval training helps post-cancer fatigue
Contrary to previous medical advice, high intensity interval training (HIIT) is the type of exercise most beneficial to cancer...
Program lowers rate of premature births
The rate of premature birth in Western Australia is the lowest it has been in six years, thanks to...
Responding to domestic violence in East Timor
New research highlights the urgent need to support and educate primary health providers like midwives.
Boosting sports performance – with salad.
Supplements or a bowl of vegetables – either way, dietary nitrates can provide a sporting edge.