by Tamara Stewart | Jun 6, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found that Australians of all ages are not eating enough of the five food groups as recommended by the Australian Dietary Guidelines. The Australian Government’s Healthy Food Partnerships (HFP) key initiative...
by Tamara Stewart | May 15, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
Australia’s National Drug and Strategy Household Survey found that the LGBT+ communities use of tobacco, e-cigarettes, and other drugs is higher than heterosexuals. The daily tobacco smoking rate among gay, lesbian, and bisexual people has been on a long-term decline,...
by Tamara Stewart | May 8, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
Young Australians are vaping and using illicit drugs more, according to new research. An Australian government study has revealed 63 per cent of current smokers aged 14 to 17 have tried e-cigarettes. The study found sixty-five per cent of young people aged 14-17 had...
by Tamara Stewart | May 1, 2024 | News, Tech & Research
Last month was Parkinson’s Awareness Month, with Parkinson’s Australia highlighting the prevalence of the condition. Parkinson’s is the second-most common neurological condition in the world but still remains one of the least understood, according to...
by Tamara Stewart | Oct 28, 2023 | News
The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is currently experiencing a critical O type supply period, with stocks of both O Positive and O Negative reaching their lowest point in the last year. Eligible donors being encouraged to visit their nearest centre and give blood over...
