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The government has secured a deal with the greens in the senate in order to pass world first legislation against vaping. The bill will see Australians only able to access vapes through pharmacies and anyone under the age of 18 requiring a GP certificate in order to purchase them. Vapes themselves will be subject to …
Forever-chemicals are at potentially unsafe levels across Australia. The US-based Environmental Protection Agency ruled in April that water which contains more than four parts per trillion of chemicals such as PFOS and PFOA is the maximum acceptable for safe human consumption. These chemicals come from a variety of industrial and domestic applications which were widely …
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released a report recording data pertaining to birth statistics in the early years of the COVID 19 Pandemic. The findings show that in 2020 and 2021, there were over four thousand fewer babies requiring specialised care, and over two thousand babies born at a low birth weight, …
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Soft drink manufacturer Coca-Cola has increased the sugar content in their line of beverages, resulting in health experts calling for reform in food legislation. Coca-Cola, alongside other soft drink manufacturers, typically self- report the changes in ingredients in their products in Australia. As such, there is no obligation to keep a watchdog group informed as …
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New research finds over a third of the population is not getting the recommended amount of sleep. The study done by Flinder’s University, also found getting fewer than SIX hours of sleep can be a contributing factor to a range of cardiovascular diseases and obesity. Image: Image: Unsplash/ Gregory Pappas Produced By: Remy Naughton Featured …
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For those who work late or overnight, shift work often comes with changes to one’s lifestyle – sleeping through the day or going to bed early are habits that become necessary parts of the job. However, while your body is adapting, it can result in shift work sleep disorder. Symptoms include lethargy, headaches, and trouble …
This February will see the launch of REDFEB across Australia raising awareness about heart health. Heart disease affects two in three Australians, and from 2019 to 2020, cost the Australian healthcare system 12.7 billion dollars. Heart Research Australia says we can take care of our hearts without breaking the bank, establishing a free resource with …
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The Victorian government has announced Victorians using pads and tampons will have access for free across the state. Women’s health advocates welcome the proposal, saying it will reduce the period poverty, which has grown thanks to the cost of living. Image: Image supplied by the Women’s Health Services Network Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In …
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