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Information for women with breast implants - update 1 Jan 2013 | 09:00 pm
Following concerns from France over Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) silicone breast implants, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has advised that there is no evidence to suggest that, in the absen...
New app helps you locate a doctor wherever you are 5 Dec 2012 | 09:00 pm
A summer holiday with a child who falls ill can make even the most relaxed parent groan. But a new website and smartphone app now shows you the way to the nearest GP or after-hours pharmacy with just ...
Call for participants in Deakin University clinical trial 17 Oct 2012 | 09:00 pm
A world-first trial to test if a healthy diet can improve the mental health of people with depression is being conducted by Deakin University researchers.
Fifty Shades of midlife - menopause, mood and more 15 Oct 2012 | 09:00 pm
A free webcast event for all Australian women.
Australian Clinical Trials website launched 15 Oct 2012 | 09:00 pm
Patients suffering from chronic diseases will benefit from the launch of a new website that offers easier access to clinical trials of new drugs, treatments and medical procedures.
Virtual clinic to offer free mental health counselling 9 Oct 2012 | 09:00 pm
Australians needing help with mental health issues will have access to free online and phone counselling when a new national 'virtual clinic' opens later this year.
Fertility Week, 3 - 9 September 2012 2 Sep 2012 | 09:00 pm
Fertility Week is part of the Your Fertility campaign. The Fertility Week website (www.yourfertility.org.au) has information about how the top five fertility factors – weight, age, smoking, alcohol us...
$4 billion will make dental care more affordable for Australians 29 Aug 2012 | 09:00 pm
The Government has announced a $4 billion package that will give children, adults on low incomes and people in rural and remote areas access to government-subsidised dental care, just like Medicare fu...
Cough and Cold Medicine Alert for Parents 21 Aug 2012 | 09:00 pm
Parents have been alerted to take note of important changes in the latest advice on dispensing cough and cold medicines to their young children.
Increased Prices for Some Brands of Medicines 7 Aug 2012 | 09:00 pm
Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek, has urged patients to shop around for their brand of medicine following price increases imposed by pharmaceutical companies on 85 brands of medicines listed on th...
