Education key to tackling Australia’s high c-section rate
Australia has one of the highest rates of caesarean births in the developed world, with 34 per cent of all deliveries by c-section. This is almost as twice as...
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Alarming rates of violence against ambos
Physical attacks on ambos continue to rise, with research showing violence against Australian paramedics has doubled. The study from...
Don’t bring work woe home; it’s contagious
If you’re heading back to office from the beach after a long summer break, make sure you keep your...
No thought for food: kids confused about healthy eating
Australian teenagers are confused about healthy eating habits and they don’t know or don’t care about nutritional guidelines. That’s...
There’s gut-health gains when you eat grains
There’s a lot to gain from the humble grain when it comes to tummy health and chronic disease. Researchers...
Smart phone app helps beat killer heart sickness
Researchers from Charles Darwin University have developed a smartphone app to help beat one of the leading causes of...
Doubling your protein while exercising builds stronger muscles
In a world first, researchers from Australian Catholic University have found eating twice the recommended daily intake of protein...
Puppy killing disease rampant in Australia
Puppy owners are being urged to vaccinate their pets, with Australian researchers discovering a highly contagious and deadly disease...
How a researcher’s diet plan is helping beat depression
A diet developed by a La Trobe university PhD student is helping adults with major depressive illness. The ModiMed...
New insoles reduce trips and falls in elderly and could save lives
Each year, worldwide, one in three elderly people have a fall. Often, they never recover full mobility and many...