Almost half of all bowel cancer survivors experience memory loss and have difficulty with multitasking and concentration, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. [ + ]

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Ice, or methylamphetamine, has been around for years but in the past two to three years its use has surged as the drug gains a level of social acceptance that has caught Australia off-guard. Ice is everywhere. [ + ]

There is a growing body of evidence that high levels of sedentary behaviour and sitting in particular are emerging risk factors for chronic disease including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It may even cause premature death. [ + ]

Science fatigue keeps us clinging to bad health habits [ + ]

Australia’s first university-based bioterrorism course will launch this month, tapping into expertise from UNSW, the Australian Army, NSW Police and international bioterrorism and disaster authorities. [ + ]

Australian researchers funded by the National Heart Foundation are a step closer to a safer and more effective way to treat heart attack and stroke via nanotechnology. [ + ]

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Gender diversity might be a hot topic for HR executives, but the concern is not filtering through the organisation, new research from the Hay Group has found. [ + ]

Workplace related injuries are costing the Australian economy an estimated $60.6bn each year, The Konekt Market Report has found. [ + ]

From farm to pharmacy Nola Ries, University of Newcastle [ + ]

Primary health care professionals gathering in Canberra to discuss future of Australian health system [ + ]

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Why poo transplants are nothing to be sniffed at Tim Spector, King's College London [ + ]

Women with a life limiting breast cancer diagnosis will have access to a toolkit to help them understand and access palliative care thanks to an international grant awarded to Palliative Care Australia (PCA) and Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) earlier this month. [ + ]