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3 April 2023

Booze still a big killer: alcohol harm on the rise

A new report shows almost 2000 people are dying each year from an alcohol-related injury, including suicide, accidental poisoning, road accidents and falls, prompting an advocacy group to call for stronger restrictions on online alcohol purchases.

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27 March 2023

Rheumatoid arthritis research: sex hormone remission link?

Women with rheumatoid arthritis who were taking oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy had a greater chance of achieving remission, according to a new study that has been welcomed by the Australian Rheumatology Association.

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20 March 2023

'Indigenous health renaissance': new journal and new graduates

Indigenous health advocates hope that the launch of a new, dedicated First Nations health journal will help Close the Gap, while in a small town in the Northern Territory, six students have made local history by graduating with qualifications in Aboriginal Primary Health Care.

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13 March 2023

Power of paws: dogs helping overcome PTSD

A new study has found that assistance dogs, when used in conjunction with traditional therapies, provide the most effective treatment outcomes for returned Australian veterans experiencing mental health struggles.

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