Health

Constitutional amendment sought for Indigenous community

Constitutional amendment sought for Indigenous community

Thursday, October 21, 2010, 2:30 pm | Reported by Olivia Noakes

A group of psychiatrists is petitioning for the right of Aboriginal people to be included in the federal constitution.

New breast cancer research linked to relatives

New breast cancer research linked to relatives

Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 6:01 pm | Reported by Phoebe Baker

New research has found an increased risk of cancer among the relatives of young women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Spanish culture is on the rise

Spanish culture is on the rise

Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 5:25 pm | Reported by Olivia Noakes

With Brisbane’s annual multicultural festival on recently, you could step out this summer, Spanish style.

Experts urge abortion reform as health matter

Experts urge abortion reform as health matter

Monday, October 18, 2010, 2:18 pm | Reported by Kate OHara

Some medical experts call for “out of date” criminal abortion laws in Queensland to be remodelled as a health issue.

Call to fix rural medical internships shortage

Call to fix rural medical internships shortage

Sunday, October 3, 2010, 3:56 pm | Reported by Jin Kok

The National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) says a shortage of medical internship placements means an improved “pipeline” is needed to make sure training is available for student doctors to work in rural Australia.

Doctor shortage on Brisbane outskirts

Doctor shortage on Brisbane outskirts

Sunday, September 19, 2010, 12:02 am | Reported by Ashleigh Elliott

A doctor’s surgery in Dayboro, north-west of Brisbane, is struggling to meet patient demand and is concerned that patient care will be compromised, after having its services reduced to just one doctor.

Gillard announces upgrades to tele-health infrastructure

Gillard announces upgrades to tele-health infrastructure

Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 11:10 am | Reported by Perry Woodward

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced new Medicare rebates for online health services.

Brisbane men join fight against aging

Brisbane men join fight against aging

Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 6:42 pm | Reported by Maria Ermides

Vanity is no longer reserved for women as Brisbane men turn to anti-aging treatments.

Call for boys to get free Gardasil

Call for boys to get free Gardasil

Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 8:03 pm | Reported by Imogen Brennan

The Gardasil vaccination is only susbsidised for school-aged girls, but Professor Ian Frazer says the Government needs to provide the vaccine free to boys too.

Aussie seafood industry not ready to drop anchor

Aussie seafood industry not ready to drop anchor

Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 6:01 pm | Reported by Jessica Muller

The Australian seafood industry is booming, and businesses like Princess Charlotte Seafoods stand in good stead for the future.