Feeling lonely isn’t just a matter of the heart—it can also take a serious toll on physical health as people age, a new research reveals.
Older Australians and their families now have access to vital information regarding how aged care services allocate resources, thanks to the introduction of the Dollars
A recent study conducted by Monash University in collaboration with Japan’s Institute for Health Economics and Policy sheds light on striking differences in painkiller medication
NSW Ambulance is making history as the first emergency service worldwide to trial state-of-the-art stroke care technology in the field. The innovative initiative aims to
To get more value from Australia’s hefty $180 billion healthcare budget, health economists need a bigger say in how hospitals operate, suggests recent research from
The Dementia Australia Research Foundation is allocating $2.4 million to fund 18 projects in its 2022 Grants Program, focusing on diverse areas of dementia research.
The mechanisms by which antidepressants and other emotion-focused medications work could be reconsidered due to an important new breakthrough in the understanding of how the
When it comes to emergency departments, having enough nurse staffing on duty can make a critical difference in patient outcomes, a new study suggests. Published
A study led by researchers at UNSW Sydney has shed light on the concerning link between prescription opioid use and serious falls among adults, revealing
In a move to combat heart disease in Australia, Australian Eggs has partnered with Hearts4Heart. Together, they aim to raise awareness and dispel misconceptions about
It’s official. Getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night is currently out of reach for almost one-third of the population as Flinders University
Encouraging the elderly to move more and sit less can have a profound impact on their overall healthcare. Now, a study by health scientists at