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Syrian women face challenges with lack of reproductive healthcare

Six months after an earthquake that killed over 8,000 people in Syria resulting in millions of women with lack of proper reproductive healthcare. Hospitals destroyed by the earthquake and attacks on healthcare facilities make pregnancy and infant care dangerous. Conflict has left 4.6 million people trapped, with 80% being women and children in overcrowded camps. …

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Empowering health literacy

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Digital tools such as smartwatches have aided health decisions for years. In order to improve health literacy, individuals must understand the safety of health technologies, health data handling, and interpreting data for better control over their well-being. Image: Image credit: Unsplash Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Professor Kerryn Butler-Henderson – Director of Digital …

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National plan tackles life-limiting conditions

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One of the most daunting challenges a child and their family can encounter is obtaining the necessary support for a life-limiting condition. A national plan is now seeking to dismantle obstacles and maintain the advocates’ momentum, but its success hinges on obtaining the required support. Image: Image credit: Unsplash Produced By: Loughlin Patrick Featured In …

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Breakthrough drug for Alzheimers suffers

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Exciting breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s disease research have led to the development of a new drugs called donanemab…which has shown promising results in slowing the progression of the disease by up to 35% in early-stage patients. The medical community is enthusiastic about these developments, and the findings offer hope for patients and families affected by the …

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Life Insurers using Gene tests against people

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Genetic testing is a technology advance that would give you more certainty over treatment for many gene based diseases. Yet during difficult decision times when people are dealing with very series medical conditions they may also have to consider what effect it could have financially. Australian laws are well behind other developed economies when it …

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Teen smoking on the rise

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The Cancer Council of Victoria has released alarming new data revealing three times increase in tobacco smoking among 14 to 17-year-olds within a span of four years. Teenagers are currently grappling with the challenge of quitting vaping and smoking. This trial will require professional support from health practitioners such as Quitline, local pharmacists, and general …

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World Refugee Day shines light on refugee community well-being

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June 20th marked Would Refugee Day, a time to celebrate and honour people refugees but also shine a light towards the importance of healthcare. The Royal Australia College for General Practitioners emphasise the importance of prioritising the health and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers in Australia, urging for collaborative efforts and increased awareness of …

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1 in 4 children overweight

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The statistics for children who are overweight and obese are high. 1 in 4 children aged 2-17 are overweight and 1 in 12 are obese. A BMC medicine report, ‘Bayesian network modelling to identify on-ramps to childhood obesity‘ found that children with obesity were more likely to have a lower socio-economic status score and more …

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