Arthritis affects more than just joints – it impacts lives, livelihoods, and communities. With over 4 million Australians living with arthritis, including thousands in rural and remote areas, Dr Sarah Burns examines the myths and spotlight the realities. Her article
Bowel cancer is one of Australia’s most common cancers and rural Australians face higher risks due to limited access to screening and prevention. Learn how diet, awareness, and early detection can save lives.
Farm safety statistics are sobering reading. The latest figures highlight the dangers of farming with a significant increase in fatalities and deaths over the past twelve months. We share the most common causes and provide tips to reduce the risk.
Immunisation is effective in protecting yourself and your community from serious illness. Vaccination plays a vital role in preventing disease, saving lives, and keeping our health system strong. Here’s why staying up to date with your shots really matters.
Epilepsy affects around 250,000 Australians and is characterised by recurring seizures. Epilepsy doesn’t discriminate— but it’s more commonly diagnosed in young children and older adults. Here’s what you need to know if someone close to you has a seizure.
The risk factors of heart disease. Understand the impact globally and in both rural and metropolitan Australia. Discover the economic and health burden of this disease on these communities.
Maintaining a healthy bowel is essential for overall well-being. Learn some proven strategies to keep you and your bowel healthy.
Adenomyosis often goes undiagnosed as it is thought to be a heavy and painful period.. Greater awareness improves access to timely diagnosis and comprehensive care to manage adenomyosis effectively.
One in seven women have endometriosis. Despite its prevalence, many women remain undiagnosed for years due to the spectrum of symptoms and the misconception that severe menstrual pain is normal. Read Maryam’s article to understand the symptoms and treatment options.
Often termed a “silent killer”, there are challenges in improving ovarian cancer survival rates. Vague non-specific symptoms, a lack of screening tests and advanced disease at diagnosis all contribute to a poorer five-year survival outcome for women when compared to
Dr Kuljit Singh believes social prescribing helps rural health communities to improve health outcomes and combat loneliness. She encourages rural doctors to learn more and look into how they can incorporate programs into their rural health practice.
Jaide Vidafar explores the issues facing those in remote communities in the Torres Strait Islands. She shines a light on the healthcare gap and offers insights into what we could be doing to improve the health of those living in
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, with an estimated 666,000 new cases diagnosed in 2022. The good news is that it is treatable, if diagnosed early.
With over 20,000 Australians diagnosed with breast cancer every year, learning the signs and symptoms is very important.
Sadly, people with cancer who live rurally and remotely have a poorer chance of survival than people in cities. This is
Loneliness can affect us all – but with the isolation and tyranny of distance that comes with living remotely – this can become overwhelming. Medical student, Ria Mathew has researched this epidemic and provides some useful advice.