Dementia is the leading cause of death for women (second overall for the population) according to Dementia Australia. There is a lack of knowledge and understanding in the community about dementia, and it can often be a stigmatised or neglected group. Even the 1.6...
It’s peak flu season but about 540,000 fewer Australians have had a flu shot compared to this time last year at the time of writing. A National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) survey was conducted to find out why people were choosing...
According to the Cancer Council about 750 children aged 0-14 are diagnosed with cancer each year in Australia. Recent advancements in paediatric cancer research have highlighted the potential of precision-guided treatment (PGT) in managing high-risk cases. This study...
Our teenage years are often seen as a risky period for developing lifestyle behaviours that are factors for chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders. The Health4Life intervention, designed collaboratively by experts...
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted routine vaccination services worldwide, leading to a notable decline in childhood vaccination rates. This has been particularly acute in low and middle-income countries, but wealthy countries like Australia aren’t...
