Using DNA to unlock the mysteries of cannabis and reduce the risk of dodgy 'medical' products

Nov 01, 2016 05:52 am UTC| Health

The federal government will now accept licence applications for groups wanting to grow cannabis locally for scientific and medical purposes. Cannabis remains an illegal drug in Australia for recreational use and there...

Why do we get dizzy?

Oct 31, 2016 11:09 am UTC| Health

Many people in their lifetime experience a sudden feeling of dizziness, be it head spinning, light-headedness, a floating sensation or a loss of balance, sometimes associated with nausea. In fact, dizziness is a frequent...

Dropping like flies: the rise of workplace burnout and how to tackle it

Oct 31, 2016 11:04 am UTC| Health

Burnout is on the rise. It is a growing problem for the modern workplace, having an impact on organisational costs, as well as employee health and well-being. These include possible long-term health risks and, due to its...

Surgery isn't always the best option, and the decision shouldn't just lie with the doctor

Oct 31, 2016 10:59 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Surgeons often decide to perform procedures because thats whats usually done, its what theyre taught, it sounds logical or it fits with observations from their own practice. If the surgeons decision is in line with...

US Election Series

Drug prices: Where do we go after the Election?

Oct 31, 2016 10:44 am UTC| Insights & Views Health Politics

Martin Shkreli. Valeant Pharmaceuticals. Mylan. These names have become big news, but just a year ago, most Americans devoted little time and attention to the question of pharmaceutical pricing. Now, a Kaiser Health...

Revising for exams - why cramming the night before rarely works

Oct 31, 2016 02:41 am UTC| Health

The date for an important exam is looming. You know you have to study for it. Suddenly, its the evening before the dreaded date, and you feel like you havent studied enough, if at all. Its time to cram all the information...

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Are we streaming into political participation through a personalized, on-demand TV diet?

Oct 31, 2016 02:26 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Health

Media and scholarly reports have linked the binge-watching of streaming television to personal health problems. The effects of heavy use of platforms such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime have been reported to include...