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Autism linked to pre-eclampsia
A US study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Paediatrics involving more than 1,000 children has revealed the development of autism in children is twice as likely when a mother has experienced pre-eclampsia during birth. Pre-eclampsia – a condition that only occurs in pregnancy – is typically characterised by high blood pressure…
Read MoreAussie cricket legend says healthy ageing is everyone’s business
Former Australian Test Cricketer, VFL/AFL footballer, author and commentator, Max Walker, AM, joined public health experts at the ‘Equity in disease prevention: vaccines for the elderly workshop,’ held in Melbourne today (Friday, June 20), to tackle the monumental health challenges facing our greying nation. Innovative, effective and long-term approaches to elderly immunisation were proposed to…
Read MoreAbbott government’s National Commission of Audit proposes substantial health cuts and mergers
The Abbott government’s National Commission of Audit report released on Thursday, May 1, 2014 proposes a series of public sector cuts, including the abolition and merger of pivotal health agencies. The Commission, appointed in October 2013 to review government functions and performance, is chaired by former Liberal Senator, Amanda Vanstone and the ex-heads of Finance…
Read MoreSeniors risking ‘golden years’ by not protecting against pneumonia
Almost two-in-three Australian seniors may be jeopardising their ‘golden years’ by not protecting against an often fatal lung infection, despite being at increased risk.1 Lung Foundation Australia’s ‘Love Your Lungs at 65 Years Young’ research released today reveals 94 per cent of Australians aged 65 to 74 do not recognise age as a risk factor…
Read More‘Love Your Lungs at 65 Years Young’ this Pneumonia Awareness Week
Almost two-in-three Australian seniors may be jeopardising their ‘golden years’ by not protecting against an often fatal lung infection, despite being at increased risk. Lung Foundation Australia’s ‘Love Your Lungs at 65 Years Young’ research reveals 94 per cent of Australians aged 65 to 74 do not recognise age as a risk factor for pneumonia,…
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