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It’s far less gross than it sounds (we promise) and could have major implications for how we understand anatomy and disease
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A hospital that keeps wastebaskets empty can get high marks from a patient who can’t see a virus that may be lurking.
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It’s far less gross than it sounds (we promise) and could have major implications for how we understand anatomy and disease
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The beloved musician and broadcaster was celebrated in a living wake in February, yet many Australians still don’t know about this creative approach to end-of-life.
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No older person wants to pay to have a shower at home. But one key issue is how Australia pays for aged care without shifting the cost to future generations.
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AI chatbots can sound authoritative on health, but new research shows they often mislead, especially when users must interpret and apply the answers themselves.
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Two studies put ChatGPT, Gemini and others to the test on questions of health. In one, they got almost half the answers wrong.
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As the national leader in ageing research, NARI produces evidence, tools and resources to improve health and aged care systems.
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Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
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Artificial intelligence-enabled robot companions, personal behaviour monitors and pain management apps could soon be used more widely within the sector.
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A loud ‘pop’ and immediate pain may mean you’ve torn your ACL. Two exercise experts explain why it’s more than a physical injury.
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This hub offers information about services that can work with you to support your health and wellbeing as well as support you in your role as a carer.
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Explore how modifying lifestyle risk factors may help prevent chronic disease and reduce dementia in older adults at risk of cognitive decline.
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Young athletes are being recruited to plug a staff shortage in Japan’s nursing homes. The results are reshaping elder care.
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Men who got the HPV vaccine had a 46% reduction in risk of developing HPV-related cancers, a new study says. Dr. Leana Wen advises boys and men to get the vaccine.
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Elon Musk’s AI chatbot ‘extremely validating’ of delusional inputs and often went further, ‘elaborating new material’, study finds
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The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.
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Millions of Americans are turning to AI chatbots for health answers. But are doctors using these tools? And if so, how?
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After being lured into the profession by a state government initiative, graduate nurses and midwives are now being forced to move interstate or work in cafes.
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In Queensland's Lockyer Valley, new figures suggest a third of the region's 41 hospital beds are not regularly available for new patients.
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The idea that anorexia is “lifestyle” disease of the privileged has held back treatment research for 40 years. Now there is hope for those with the most fatal mental illness.
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Data assessed from 17 clinical trials of anti-amyloid drugs found no ‘meaningful effect’ on cognitive decline
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Testing has become so advanced that doctors now miss important elements of diagnosis.
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Carers Victoria, peak body for unpaid carers advocating for better recognition, resources, support, working with carers, Government and stakeholders
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Professor Peteris Darzins explains dementia types and risk factors, emphasizing it is not a normal part of ageing. He highlights modifiable risks and explains how neuroplasticity allows the brain to improve with exercise and learning. He cites studies showing physical and mental activity can delay cognitive decline. His key message: dementia risk can be reduced through education, exercise, nutrition, and social engagement.
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Many women are afflicted by post-mastectomy pain syndrome, which spans from uncomfortable to disabling and can last years. It’s inconsistently diagnosed and treated, leaving some women in agony as they hunt for relief and struggle to find doctors who take their pain seriously.
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