Exercise is a powerful tool in fighting depression, underscoring its pivotal role in treatment plans, medical experts say. Depression, which affects one in five Australians and is the leading cause of disability globally, presents a multifaceted challenge to mental and physical well-being. Researchers at the University of Queensland have found […]
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Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as rewarding when you are hungry and water as rewarding when you are thirsty. But addictive substances like alcohol and drugs of abuse can overwhelm the natural reward pathways in your brain, resulting in intolerable cravings and reduced impulse […]
We’ve all crossed paths with them – the infamous corporate “Karens” unleashing chaos in workplaces through a medley of bullying and intimidation tactics. From subtle power plays like flooding inboxes with cc’d higher-ups to unrestrained temper tantrums that leave staff in tatters, these workplace maestros of misery know no boundaries […]
Australia will ban disposable vape imports from January 2024 to address rising nicotine addiction in young people. New laws will be introduced to restrict the production, promotion, and distribution of single-use vapes across the country. The ban is part of a broader initiative aimed at phasing out recreational vaping, challenging […]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are vastly overrepresented within Australian prisons and have poorer health outcomes, new research shows. A new report from The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released on Wednesday lays bare the stark disparities in health outcomes among inmates and a historical trend of overrepresentation […]
Refugees and humanitarian entrants in Australia are less likely to self-report asthma and cancer, with rates 60% lower than the general population, new research shows. They also report fewer chronic lung conditions and mental health issues, both at 50% lower rates, as per data from the 2021 Census, according to […]
Spending on health goods and services soared by $13.7 billion, reaching a total of $241.3 billion, a new report shows. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) revealed the significant increase in health expenditure occurred from 2021-22 and the spike is attributed to the ongoing challenges posed by the […]
In a groundbreaking initiative, a research project is set to deploy health workers in Indigenous communities across Queensland to examine the long-term well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. Spearheaded by researchers from The University of Queensland and Mater Research Institute, the project aims to identify and closely monitor […]
