A new approach for controlling intestinal worm infections could help millions of the world's most vulnerable people

Jan 01, 2017 16:25 pm UTC| Health

Expanding the control strategy for intestinal worms to treating adults as well as children could improve the health of millions of people worldwide who are infected or reinfected by these parasites every year. These...

High rates of medical student depression: What do they say about our health system?

Dec 30, 2016 07:29 am UTC| Health

A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association concludes that 27 percent of medical students around the world exhibit symptoms of depression and 11 percent have thought of taking their own lives. Equally...

No more blame game: why we need to rethink what's behind chronic disease

Dec 30, 2016 07:09 am UTC| Health

The government and policy makers often tell the public lifestyle problems such as obesity, and the diabetes often associated with it, are their fault; just be a bit more virtuous and you wont get a modern disease. This...

Festive season survival tips for healthy eating

Dec 29, 2016 12:44 pm UTC| Health

Most Australians have now finished school or on a break from work, ready for a season of yummy foods, drinks and overindulgence through parties, Christmas and the New Year. While treats and special occasion foods can...

Forget the gym in January - exercise snacking is the way forward

Dec 29, 2016 12:31 pm UTC| Health

Over the festive season, many of us will eat and drink much more than we usually would it has been estimated that the average person in the UK consumes around 6,000 calories on Christmas day alone. But, as the last of the...

UN Raises Drug-Resistant Superbugs To Crisis Level Health Issue

Dec 27, 2016 12:54 pm UTC| Health

Bacteria and other microorganisms that have developed resistance to most antibiotics are largely known in the world as superbugs, but they can be a vague concept that the majority of people dont care about. The UN doesnt...

Health Check: why swimming in the sea is good for you

Dec 26, 2016 00:06 am UTC| Health

If you live near the sea, make frequent trips to the beach, or are planning an island holiday this summer, chances are youre getting more out of it than just enjoyment. It has long been thought sea frolicking has many...