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In partnership with the Australian Teletrial Program For the 7 million people living in regional and remote parts of Australia, clinical trials that could significantly improve their health were once out of reach. But the Australian Teletrial Program (ATP) is changing that, giving people in rural areas access to new medical interventions set to boost their health and quality of life.

In partnership with the Australian Teletrial Program For the 7 million people living in regional and remote parts of Australia, clinical trials that could significantly improve their health were once out of reach. But the Australian Teletrial Program (ATP) is changing that, giving people in rural areas access to new medical interventions set to boost their health and quality of life.

We often hear about how critical someone’s early years are to their health in later life, and a lengthy study from...

The New Year is a popular time for making health resolutions, but many of these promises don’t last beyond January. This doesn’t mean you should give up on resolutions entirely as it’s still a great opportunity to consider lifestyle changes that can improve our health. In Western society, numerous health conditions are linked to our lifestyle choices.

Researchers in Australia have developed a new blood test that could transform the diagnosis of endometriosis. Study results published in the journal Human Reproduction show that this non-invasive test, known as PromarkerEndo, can detect all stages of endometriosis with a high degree of accuracy, potentially reducing the average seven-year wait for a diagnosis.

Whether you want to build muscle or increase aerobic endurance, everyone is looking for results. If you’re curious about how your body responds to exercise (and how long it takes to see changes), accredited exercise physiologist Harry Beresford dives into this topic below. Just remember that to get results, you need to move regularly. This means doing at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week.

We have become a society obsessed with losing weight through extreme measures, fad diets and magic pills. This obsession may be why many efforts to lose weight or improve health fail in the long term. While exercise alone may not lead to significant weight loss, physical activity plays a crucial role in supporting a healthy weight and enhancing our overall physical and mental health. So, how can you stick to an exercise routine once and for all?

If you’re one of the thousands of Australians who have been prescribed the injectable medicine Ozempic, you may be wondering where your next weekly dose is going to come from. Yes, the Ozempic shortage is real and so are the frustrations. If you’ve gone to get your script filled at the local pharmacy, you might have been told Ozempic is “short”. That’s pharmacist speak for unavailable and refers to a shortage of the medication.

The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease most commonly occur after the age of 65. However, changes in the brain begin decades before symptoms start. For women, this typically coincides with their transition to menopause. Menopause results from the body decreasing production of two hormones made by the ovaries: oestrogen and progesterone.

As we approach the new year, many Australians are already thinking about the kinds of changes and goals they are going to put into effect in 2025 to achieve better life outcomes. Many of these will involve losing weight, changing jobs, buying a new home, getting a raise and travelling.