21 March 2012 After the election, healthcare reform needs to be a priority for the Queensland government. AAP Image/Dan Peled Queensland’s top five health priorities this election By Andrew Wilson No matter who wins the Queensland election this Saturday, the next premier of Queensland will have to face up to some serious challenges within the state’s health system. There were improvements made…
2 February 2012 Health experts want ‘toxic’ sugar to be regulated like alcohol By Justin Norrie, The Conversation Governments should tax added sweeteners and limit their sale to people over a certain age, say health experts who consider…
23 April 2012 Back pain worse in unhappy workers University of Western Australia People with resigned attitudes to work are more likely to suffer from persistent lower back pain than those with positive…
2 February 2012 Younger couples more stressed about divorce Michigan State University Divorce might be more prevalent in younger generations but research shows divorce at a younger age harms your health more…
2 February 2012 Illness perception affects health University of Auckland The way people perceive their illness has a significant impact on their health, a review of existing studies has found…
14 July 2011 Poor health can lead to dementia Dalhousie University Maintaining very good health including good sight, hearing and break-free bones may lower a person’s risk of developing dementia…