Health – 2SEA Southern Community Radio Sapphire Coast NSW

Greens promises dental in Medicare for next election if supported

This week, Federal Greens Member for Melbourne and party leader Adam Bandt has been campaigning in the marginal seat, Richmond of the Northern Rivers region. Reflecting on the party’s past accomplishments, the Greens Leader made promises for next year’s federal election if they win enough support. While discussing future prospects at election time, Mr Bandt …

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Every 3 days an Australian diagnosed with Aplastic Anaemia

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Every three days, an Australian is diagnosed with a Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome, also known as Aplastic Anaemia. Most people are diagnosed as children or young adults, and fifty percent will not survive. Maddie’s Vision offers hope by funding research to advance treatments, and by supporting patients and their families impacted by these devastating conditions. …

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From 6pm to 10am: why do we fast?

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Obesity is a global issue affecting more than 2 billion people. Traditional methods like cutting down on calories and exercise has had limited success, there have been studies emphasising the need for new and practical interventions. A popular approach is time-restricted fasting also known as “intermittent fasting”, which been proven to be effective in healthy …

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“Every phone is now a bottle shop”

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Research from FARE, the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education, and The University of Queensland shows how alcohol companies use digital advertising to promote, sell and deliver alcohol. The Wire’s Jon King speaks with Dr Catherine Earl, Director of Policy & Research for the FARE and Robert Taylor, Policy and Engagement Manager for the Alcohol …

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Children more at risk due to air pollution

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A new report from the Climate Council has found air pollution is endangering children at thousands of schools and childcare centres The pollution exposes developing children to face increased risk of asthma attacks, reduced lung functions and respiratory conditions. Although urban city planning can play a role in how much exposure to pollution children can …

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Closing the knowledge gap on Dementia

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Dementia Australia has released their new Community Education toolkit which provides interactive information about brain health and dementia. According to the World Alzheimer Report 2024 , “65% of health and care professionals incorrectly believe dementia is a normal part of ageing”. The aim of the toolkit is to provide individuals with knowledge of dementia. Therefore, shortening the …

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New research suggests long covid sufferers should receive funding under NDIS

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A new report on long COVID says anyone suffering from it should be receiving NDIS funding. On average, The study found Australian workers lost 100 million hours in labour, costing 9.6 billion dollars to the economy. Researchers from ANU, Melbourne University and UNSW’s Kirby Institute also found Australians aged 30 to 55 are more likely …

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Australia Passes World-First Vaping Law

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The government has secured a deal with the greens in the senate in order to pass world first legislation against vaping. The bill will see Australians only able to access vapes through pharmacies and anyone under the age of 18 requiring a GP certificate in order to purchase them. Vapes themselves will be subject to …

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