Mum urges all parents to do one thing after girl started seeing spots
The mum of a child diagnosed with a brain tumour so large it distorted the shape of her brain said it “opened (her) eyes” to the importance of children’s eye…
Professor Vanessa McDonald named Lung Health Legend
University of Newcastle Professor Vanessa McDonald has been recognised as a Lung Health Legend by Lung Foundation Australia, cementing her status as a national leader in respiratory health research. Professor…
Beat the Heat: Eat these superfoods for hydration and skin health
As the scorching heat of summer sets in, it’s not just the temperature that rises; our bodies face a whole new level of stress. Dehydration, fatigue, sluggish digestion, and even…
Vacationing for this long is good for you, experts say
As if you needed an excuse to book a well-deserved trip, there are many health benefits to taking one. The many health benefits of packing a bag and getting on…
US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have active outbreaks
With one-fifth of states seeing active measles outbreaks, the U.S. is nearing 900 cases, according to figures posted Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC’s…
Outrage as Trump’s coal expansion coupled with health cuts: ‘There won’t be anyone to work in the mines’ | Trump administration
The Trump administration’s efforts to expand coal mining while simultaneously imposing deep cuts to agencies tasked with ensuring miner health and safety has left some advocates “dumbfounded”. Agencies that protect…