Another Queensland coal worker has been diagnosed with coal worker’s pneumoconiosis, bringing the number of confirmed cases to seven. Natural Resources and Mines Minister Anthony Lynham told...
Category - Mining occupational disease
People working in the quarrying and mining industries face a number of occupational health challenges including the debilitating effects of noise-induced hearing loss. The Australian Institute of...
WORKERS who have lost their lives will be remembered today, for World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day. Today is a day to focus on taking actions which can prevent future...
The Red Cross are looking for around 1300 people to give blood on Easter Monday to ensure cancer patients around the country will not be left with a shortage of supply. Shaun Inguanzo from Red...
Two thirds of Australian adults have at least three or more risk factors associated with three of the most common chronic diseases, with men living in regional areas the most at risk. According to a...
People suffering from high blood pressure are not taking their condition seriously enough and could find themselves at risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney disease, according to a new survey. Dr...
Last year Australian laboratories confirmed more than 67,000 cases of influenza in the country – that’s more than the 2009 Flu Pandemic. Australians might be in for another bad season...
A mine worker from north Queensland has died in hospital nearly two weeks after being involved in an underground mine incident at Glencore’s Ernest Henry Mine. According to the North West...
A new survey by the Cancer Council WA has revealed that less than a quarter of participants could name more than two cancers caused by smoking. The survey also found that people who smoked were the...
Higher levels of fitness may ward off the more serious health implications of a sedantary job, such as driving trucks or operating plant, according to a new study by US researchers. Previous research...
Men aged 30 years or older are being sought to take part in a La Trobe University research project focusing on men’s health and related quality of life. Quality of life can be influenced by a...
A new free app designed to help smokers stub out for good has been developed by the Government’s Quitline program. My QuitBuddy is a personalised app that provides a countdown to quit attempts...
