Elderly Men have the Highest Suicide Rate - The Conversation

The most recent Australian suicide statistics from 2013 show that, out of the whole population, men aged 85 years and over have the highest suicide rates. While the attention these figures have garnered is a positive sign, this is hardly a new phenomenon.

Epigenetics: Phenomenon or Quackery?

Jeffrey Craig, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Reducing Depression in Nursing Homes Requires More than Just Antidepressants

Sunil Bhar, Swinburne University of Technology

Assisted Euthanasia and the Right to Dignity

Assisted euthanasia is always a sensitive topic, and a recent study of New Zealand GPs has revealed that 11.8% admitted having intervened to help a terminally ill and suffering patient to die.

Mandatory Reporting for Doctors Could Be a Public Risk

Mandatory illness-reporting legislation that currently affects 14 health practitioner groups, including general practitioners, are under pressure for change by medico-legal experts.

Taking the pain out of pain management

Healthy Lifestyle Pregnancy Advice has Led to Reduction in Babies Born Overweight

The world's biggest study offering healthy eating and exercise advice to overweight and obese pregnant women has shown a significant reduction in the number of babies born over 4kg in weight.