Posts Tagged ‘health’
Australian-developed coeliac disease vaccine fast-tracked by the FDA
A vaccine for coeliac disease could soon be made available with the Australian-developed immunisation gaining fast-track designation from America’s Food and Drug Administration. ImmusanT’s Nexvax2, developed at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) in Victoria, is set for a prompt review at the completion of its trial phases. Currently phase two, involving 150 patients…
Read MoreUnstable income linked with higher rates of death and cardiovascular disease
Research has found an unstable income can have widespread negative health implications, from impairing one’s mental health to affecting their diet. A new study has suggested personal income could even be associated with an increased risk of heart disease and death. Ongoing research which has been tracking the health of young people living in four…
Read MoreCervical Cancer Awareness Month: ladies, it’s time to have your screening test!
With January being Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, women across the nation are being encouraged to make this the year to get on top of their screening tests. Changes to the National Cervical Screening Program came into place on December 1 mean women aren’t recommended to have a test completed until they turn 25. Previously, women were…
Read MoreHope for people with motor neurone disease
People living with debilitating cases of motor neuron disease have been given revived hope following a “huge breakthrough” in treatment options by Australian researchers. A drug being hailed “ground breaking” was shown to slow the progression of the disease after being tested on 32 patients in Melbourne and Sydney. Professor Ashley Bush, chief scientific officer…
Read MoreEmployees encouraged to talk about their mental health with their boss
Advice to employees starting a new job commonly includes things like leaving details about their personal life at the door before starting each work day and keeping things professional. As mental health awareness improves across Australia however, employees are being encouraged to be more open about ways their emotions may be affecting their work. A…
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