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The six top chronic health issues affecting Australians: new research
Hypertension (high blood pressure), osteoarthritis, hyperlipidaemia (high cholesterol), depression, anxiety, and asthma are the six most common chronic health conditions […]
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Evidence for superior sleep
A research grant worth almost $3 million has been awarded to a consortium including The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and […]
World-first trial shows improving diet can treat major depression
A new trial from Deakin University has shown for the first time that improving diet quality can treat major depression. […]
Global sleep apnoea study released
The largest sleep study ever undertaken has found that the leading therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), Continuous Positive Airway […]
Do you shy away from public toilets?
If the thought of using a public toilet makes you feel a little uneasy, you’re not alone. Swinburne researchers have […]
Low testosterone thresholds established for Type 2 Diabetes
Research into Type 2 Diabetes conducted by Western Sydney University has for the first time established a range of clinical […]
Australia’s largest trial of ketamine to treat depression begins
The largest randomised control trial to evaluate the effectiveness of ketamine as a new treatment for major depression has begun […]
Better mental health care needed for congenital heart disease patients
Experts are calling for national mental health care standards to help address the significant emotional toll faced by the 65,000 […]
Domestic violence signs in pregnant women
Women who suffer domestic violence during pregnancy are at an increased risk of post-natal depression and health professionals should know […]
Gender differences in mental health policy
Women experience higher rates of depression, anxiety and eating disorders than men but constantly fall through gaps in the health […]
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