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New regional sleep program targets First Nations people

New regional sleep program targets First Nations people

A newly-funded sleep program is linking western and Indigenous knowledge to treat the medical condition of sleep apnoea in regional First Nations communities.

The preventable disease killing First Nations people

The preventable disease killing First Nations people

The preventable disease killing First Nations people

The preventable disease killing First Nations people

First Nations health advocates and leaders are calling on more investment for a preventable heart disease disproportionately affecting Indigenous Australians.

Doctors warn of health threats from NT gas expansion

Doctors warn of health threats from NT gas expansion

Doctors warn of health threats from NT gas expansion

Doctors warn of health threats from NT gas expansion

A group of doctors are warning of harm to health - physical, mental and spiritual - from the development of Beetaloo gas and more processing at Darwin Harbour.

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Former cancer researcher accused of dodgy findings

Former cancer researcher accused of dodgy findings

A medical journal has retracted a study by a former leading Australian cancer researcher saying it is unlikely his experiments were actually performed.

Hypertension linked to earlier cognitive risk in study

Hypertension linked to earlier cognitive risk in study

High blood pressure may lead to earlier cognitive decline, according to the results of an Australian study indicating "subtle but real" changes in cognition.

Yarn sculpture shows ties that bind in HIV science art

Yarn sculpture shows ties that bind in HIV science art

Artists are working with scientists in an unusual sideline at Brisbane's major HIV conference, bringing research to life in new ways.

New study creates guidelines to safely kick opioid use

New study creates guidelines to safely kick opioid use

New guidelines to help people take control of their opioid usage recommends creating tailored plans to quit the drug as soon as it is prescribed.

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Australian role in vital Alzheimer’s test breakthrough

Australian role in vital Alzheimer’s test breakthrough

Australian role in vital Alzheimer’s test breakthrough

Australian role in vital Alzheimer’s test breakthrough

Australian researchers have contributed to international research that could help develop an early detection test for Alzheimer’s disease.

Birthing on Country leads to healthy mothers and babies

Birthing on Country leads to healthy mothers and babies

Birthing on Country leads to healthy mothers and babies

Birthing on Country leads to healthy mothers and babies

Culturally-safe care, birthing on country and increasing the number of Indigenous nurses and midwives all contribute to healthy and thriving First Nations bubs.

UQ forges global deal to create home-grown vaccines

UQ forges global deal to create home-grown vaccines

UQ forges global deal to create home-grown vaccines

UQ forges global deal to create home-grown vaccines

Brisbane will become a hub for vaccine development in the Asia-Pacific region under a deal between a Queensland university and a top US school.

Hospital admissions fell as pandemic caseload surged

Hospital admissions fell as pandemic caseload surged

Hospital admissions fell as pandemic caseload surged

Hospital admissions fell as pandemic caseload surged

The peak of the COVID-19 pandemic actually saw a fall in hospital admissions but doctors say pressure remains to clear backlogs in elective surgery.

Possum poo holds the key to Burili ulcer outbreaks

Possum poo holds the key to Burili ulcer outbreaks

Possum poo holds the key to Burili ulcer outbreaks

Possum poo holds the key to Burili ulcer outbreaks

A new surveillance system uses possum poo to detect possible outbreaks of a flesh-eating disease in Victoria.

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