No Mind Left Behind: Support the Carers

No Mind Left Behind: Support the Carers Behind the Scenes: This Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May 2025), Mind is calling for action: That includes the people holding others up—often without recognition or support. Why Carers Matter If you’re supporting someone with a mental health problem—checking in, managing appointments, helping them through daily life—you’re a […]

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No Mind Left Behind: Support the Carers

No Mind Left Behind: Support the Carers Behind the Scenes: This Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May 2025), Mind is calling for action: That includes the people holding others up—often without recognition or support. Why Carers Matter If you’re supporting someone with a mental health problem—checking in, managing appointments, helping them through daily life—you’re a […]

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Climate change causes longer pollen seasons in capital cities

New research has found that cities are experiencing longer pollen seasons due to climate change.  Using up to 3 decades of data, researchers examined pollen concentrations in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and regional Victoria to determine the impacts of weather patterns and climate change. Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne from UQ’s School of Public Health said while levels […]

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Climate change causes longer pollen seasons in capital cities

New research has found that cities are experiencing longer pollen seasons due to climate change.  Using up to 3 decades of data, researchers examined pollen concentrations in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and regional Victoria to determine the impacts of weather patterns and climate change. Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne from UQ’s School of Public Health said while levels […]

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The Hidden Toll of Caregiving on Joint Health and Well-being

Behind the Burden: Rheumatologist Highlights the Hidden Toll of Caregiving on Joint Health and Well-being New survey insights reveal the far-reaching impact caregiving can have on physical and mental well-being, with over half (54%) of caregivers reporting weekly back, joint or muscle pain, and 1 in 5 (19%) experiencing daily stress or anxiety.[i] As Carers […]

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The Hidden Toll of Caregiving on Joint Health and Well-being

Behind the Burden: Rheumatologist Highlights the Hidden Toll of Caregiving on Joint Health and Well-being New survey insights reveal the far-reaching impact caregiving can have on physical and mental well-being, with over half (54%) of caregivers reporting weekly back, joint or muscle pain, and 1 in 5 (19%) experiencing daily stress or anxiety.[i] As Carers […]

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Effects of alcohol policies on reducing consumption

Effects of alcohol policies on reducing alcoholic beverage consumption: Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to review and assess all available evidence on the effectiveness of selected alcohol policies in reducing consumption of alcoholic beverages at the population level. Although alcoholic beverages were classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) several decades ago, no such […]

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Effects of alcohol policies on reducing consumption

Effects of alcohol policies on reducing alcoholic beverage consumption: Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to review and assess all available evidence on the effectiveness of selected alcohol policies in reducing consumption of alcoholic beverages at the population level. Although alcoholic beverages were classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) several decades ago, no such […]

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The role of monocytes in myelin repair

Monocytes are emerging as crucial players in the complex process of myelin repair. In a new piece of the puzzle, recent research led by an international team has revealed how these immune cells may support the restoration of myelin—the protective coating around nerve fibres that is damaged in multiple sclerosis (MS). This discovery deepens our […]

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The role of monocytes in myelin repair

Monocytes are emerging as crucial players in the complex process of myelin repair. In a new piece of the puzzle, recent research led by an international team has revealed how these immune cells may support the restoration of myelin—the protective coating around nerve fibres that is damaged in multiple sclerosis (MS). This discovery deepens our […]

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