Dec 13, 2024 | Drug and Alcohol, Sponsored Content
If you answered yes to the above questions, consider joining the NN9500-7730 study. What is the NN9500-7730 study? In this clinical trial, we will investigate the effect of the study drugs involved, alone or in combination, on alcohol use and liver damage in people...
Dec 10, 2024 | Dementia, What We're Talking About
The way people living with dementia experience the world can change as the disease progresses. Their sense of reality or place in time can become distorted, which can cause agitation and distress. One of the best ways to support people experiencing changes in...
Dec 10, 2024 | Healthy Eating
Australia is renowned for its diverse cuisine, and when it comes to healthy eating, we have a fantastic selection of incredibly nutritious superfoods. These foods are not only packed with nutrients but also taste great, making them a perfect addition to your...
Dec 5, 2024 | Drug and Alcohol, What We're Talking About
With cases of drink spiking back in the spotlight, it’s important to understand the risks and learn how to protect yourself and others. “Drink spiking” is when someone puts alcohol or other drugs into another person’s drink without their knowledge. It can...
Dec 4, 2024 | What We're Talking About, Women's Health
The drug Visanne (also known as dienogest) is the first endometriosis treatment to be added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in 30 years. Endometriosis is a chronic and often debilitating condition, where tissue similar to that which normally lines the...
Dec 2, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Health
Your liver is a key part of your digestive system, responsible for cleaning out toxins from your blood, processing medicines, producing bile, helping you digest fat, storing glucose and producing proteins for clotting your blood, among many other things. It’s also a...
Nov 26, 2024 | Recreational Drugs, What We're Talking About
You’re gearing up for the music festival season and considering your options – which artists you’re keen to see, who’s going, what outfits you need, how you’ll get there and perhaps what substances you’re planning to take. You’ve heard about ketamine, have thought...
Nov 21, 2024 | Summer Health, Sun Safety
Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates globally, with approximately two-thirds of us diagnosed with some form of skin cancer during our lifetime. As summer approaches, protecting our skin from the sun’s harmful rays becomes even more of a focus. But how do...
Nov 18, 2024 | Diet and Weightloss, What We're Talking About
Globally, one in eight people are living with obesity. This is an issue because excess fat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Modifying your diet is important for managing obesity and preventing weight gain. This might include...
Nov 14, 2024 | Mental Health, What We're Talking About
Perinatal depression, which includes both antenatal (or prenatal) and postnatal depression, is a significant mental health issue that many women face during and after pregnancy. While postnatal depression often gets the spotlight, mood changes can start during...
