Vaping increasing among young Australians with multiple health risks
E-cigarette use among young Australians has increased alarmingly with young non-smokers who use e-cigarettes about three times as likely to go on to smoke regular cigarettes, research shows. The research has re-ignited calls for Australian governments to take action on the illegal sale of e-cigarette products by some retailers across the country. The open-access study, […]
High rates of adverse physical and mental health in children held in detention on Nauru, retrospective study shows
A wide range of health issues have been observed in children and young people seeking asylum who were subjected to offshore processing. A sample of asylum seeking children and young people (CYP) held on Nauru were found to have high rates of physical and mental health problems around the time of transfer from Nauru, according to […]
Australia’s first endometriosis clinics roll out nationally
The federal government is rolling out Australia’s first endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics across the country. The 20 clinics will provide expert, multidisciplinary services and care for women experiencing endometriosis and pelvic pain. Endometriosis affects at least one in nine Australian women and can have an extensive, devastating impact on the daily lives of sufferers. […]