We can end tuberculosis (TB) in our lifetime if we work more closely with all sectors of society, including marginalised populations, according to this year’s World TB Day. Aimed at increasing awareness of TB in the world, the March 24 global campaign calls for active partnerships in increasing health care access for vulnerable populations. Reaching […]
Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital has become Australia’s first public digital hospital, heralding a revolution in the way healthcare will be delivered in Queensland. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Cameron Dick today announced that implementation of the digital hospital project was successfully underway. “This digital hospital project will transform healthcare delivery in Queensland and allow […]
NSW Premier Mike Baird, Health Minister Jillian Skinner and Education Minister Adrian Piccoli were joined today at a Sydney primary school by a senior advisor to US President Barack Obama to explore a shared goal – reducing childhood obesity. Shellie Pfohl leads the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition and shapes efforts related to […]
By Raji Jayadev Accredited Practising Dietitian Turmeric is one of the oldest spices known. It has a very long history of culinary, religious and medicinal use dating back nearly 4000 years. Turmeric Powder is obtained from the root of turmeric plant Curcuma longa belonging to the family Zingiberaceae. It tastes peppery and bittersweet, has mild […]
Parliament has passed the Australian Government’s historic legislation delivering the “missing piece” for Australian patients and their doctors to access a safe, legal and reliable supply of medicinal cannabis products for the management of painful and chronic conditions. Parliament has today passed the Turnbull Government’s historic legislation delivering the “missing piece” for Australian patients and […]
Minister for Health Sussan Ley has highlighted a new social media awareness campaign as an important initiative to improve women’s knowledge and awareness of ovarian cancer. Minister for Health Sussan Ley has highlighted a new social media awareness campaign as an important initiative to improve women’s knowledge and awareness of ovarian cancer. Marking Ovarian Cancer […]
A new health Bill will replace the Hospitals and Health Services Act 1927 Changes will allow health services to be more responsive and innovative in meeting the needs of West Australians Significant reforms are proposed for Western Australia’s health system with the introduction of the new Health Services Bill 2016 into State Parliament. Health Minister […]
Adelaide researchers have developed a diet and exercise program which has proven to be highly effective in reducing the burden of type 2 diabetes, with an average 40 per cent reduction in medication levels. The diet incorporates an eating pattern that is very low in carbohydrates and higher in protein and unsaturated fats. The program […]
NSW recorded its highest ever number of deceased organ donors in 2015, Health Minister Jillian Skinner announced today. NSW Organ and Tissue Donation Service figures show there were 127 deceased organ donors in NSW in 2015 – surpassing the previous record of 102 donors in 2013 and exceeding the 2015 target of 116 donors. The […]
New Delhi, Delhi has seen 40 swine flu cases this year till Tuesday, a city government health official said. “This year, we have witnessed 40 swine flu cases from various parts of the city,” the health official told IANS. He said there has been no death so far due to the air-borne disease, which in […]