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29/07/2010
A heart attack can trigger a health problem of a different kind - depression. But there are ways to reduce the risk of this, as well as the impact.
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Science Online - 30/07/2010
New research has cast doubt on whether people should take calcium supplements to ward off the degenerative bone disease osteoporosis.
Science Online - 30/07/2010
UK scientists may have unravelled one of the long-standing mysteries of human fertility: why sperm cells tend to behave like tiny, surface-seeking missiles.
The World Today - 30/07/2010
The Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has been campaigning today in the South Australian marginal seat of Sturt where he's announced funding to students with disabilities. Mr Abbott says the Coalition's policy will trump the Government's $180 million pledge to support disabled children by $134 million.
AM - 30/07/2010
Last night hundreds of people attended a candlelight vigil in Melbourne led by Australian of the Year professor Patrick McGorry. They were protesting that both sides of politics have not done enough about mental health support.
Lateline - 29/07/2010
The Indonesian Supreme Court has recommended slashing Schapelle Corby's jail sentence on mental health grounds.
Lateline - 29/07/2010
The Aged Care Association of Australia has warned a $51 billion investment will be needed to avoid a crisis in aged care.
PM - 29/07/2010
Disability groups are pleased that the Prime Minister has personally promised more on services for children with disabilities. They've also welcomed Julia Gillard's commitment to increase the number of places in supported accommodation. But there will still be long waiting lists.
PM - 29/07/2010
Julia Gillard has announced a re-elected Labor government will spend $200 million more on disability services through early intervention and supported accommodation programs. But on the campaign trail, the Labor leader continues to be dogged by questions about Kevin Rudd and leaks from inside her Government.
The World Today - 29/07/2010
The Prime Minister Julia Gillard has launched a National Disability Agreement, promising $200 million to support people with disabilities. A major focus will be on early intervention, with a rebate for parents of disabled children. Ms Gillard says there are more than one million people in Australia with a high level of disability.
AM - 29/07/2010
US researchers say there's evidence to prove that socially isolated people face a health risk equivalent to those who drink or smoke heavily. The findings have been published today in the Public Library of Science Medicine.
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