An additional 160,000 Australians are now able to access subsidised COVID-19 antiviral treatments after the federal government expanded eligibility criteria under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). There are two oral COVID-19 antiviral medicines approved for...
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics more than eight Australians die every day by suicide and 75% of those who take their own life are male. That’s more than double the road toll. When someone says they are thinking about suicide, it’s a key...
A parliamentary inquiry into Long COVID and repeat COVID infections has recently handed down its final report. The recommendations included: Establishing a better COVID and Long COVID data collection system Reviewing antiviral eligibility Providing more support and...
What was your favourite song growing up? What was the tune you danced to on your wedding day? Does a familiar melody bring you back to when you first heard it played? A recent study has found that when prompted, people from different age groups recall more personal...
Each year slips, trips and falls cause thousands of preventable injuries. Falls are a major cause of injury for older people. A new Cochrane review found that decluttering and reducing hazards around the home can significantly reduce the risk of falls for older people...
