Insight, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, and the Preventive Health Branch, Queensland Health, in partnership with Health and Wellbeing Queensland, are excited to launch a new suite of eLearning on how to conduct a range of brief interventions to encourage clients and patients to have healthier lifestyles.

From 1 October 2021 a prescription will be required for Australians to legally access nicotine e-cigarettes and nicotine vaping products for any purpose, including importing from overseas online retailers.

Hereditary Haemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder affecting Australians. 1 in 200 Australians of northern European heritage are at risk of developing iron overload (Ong et al, 2017) and 1 in 7 will be carriers with one copy of the genetic mutation. 

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is considering proposed changes to the current scheduling of sodium nitrite.

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has updated a range of their tax resources to help nurses, midwives, and healthcare employees this tax time.

Being diagnosed with lung cancer and navigating the complexities of the health system can be stressful, confusing and overwhelming for patients and their families. Research indicates that 50% of Australians living with lung cancer experience distress, anxiety and/or depression. However, only one in two patients have access to a multidisciplinary team to support them in accessing best-practice treatment, care and support.

Many busy parents rely on touchscreens to keep children quiet and occupied. However, early use of touchscreens may be linked to being more easily distracted at school, says new research.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for more than one in four deaths in Australia. Re-engaging with Australians about their cardiovascular risk has never been so important and yet, it has never been so challenging given our competing health priorities during the pandemic.

Carer Gateway is a national support service funded by the Australian Government. It provides free services for anyone caring for a family member or friend who has a disability, mental health condition, chronic health condition, terminal illness, or is frail aged.