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Two years on from Australia’s bold psychedelic experiment, here are our concerns

A small Australian trial that used psychedelic-assisted therapy to improve the mental health and wellbeing of terminally ill patients is in the news today.

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025

Is spinal cord stimulation safe? Does it work? Here’s what you need to know if you have back pain

Spinal cord stimulators are electrical devices that are surgically implanted in the body to treat long-term pain. They have a battery pack and leads that deliver electrical impulses directly to the spinal cord. The devices are thought to work by providing electrical impulses that interfere with how the brain senses…

The Conversation · Jul 20, 2025

An expert explains why you shouldn’t abandon sunscreen despite the fearmongering

A pharmacology expert says the threat of cancer from sun exposure is far more serious than any potential negative effects from sunscreens

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

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How safe are the chemicals in sunscreen? A pharmacology expert explains

Last week, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) released its safety review of seven active ingredients commonly used in sunscreens.

The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025

Confusing for doctors, inequitable for patients: why Australia’s medicinal cannabis system needs urgent reform

In 2024 alone, Australia’s medicines regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), authorised at least 979,000 prescription applications for medicinal cannabis through its specialised access pathways.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025

Can I trust my sunscreen? Choice test results have created uncertainty over SPF claims and lab testing process

With Australia having one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, the consumer advocate group’s report left many worried and wondering about the brands they use

The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2025

The danger of too much vitamin B6 – and three symptoms to look out for

The Australian regulator admits it may have underestimated the extent of the side effects from vitamin B6 supplements

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

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Does Australia really take too long to approve medicines, as the US says?

Australia’s drug approval system is under fire, with critics in the United States claiming it is too slow to approve life-saving medicines.

The Conversation · Jul 10, 2025

What Gen Z Needs To Know About Crackdowns On Medical Cannabis Prescriptions

Australia's health-practitioner watchdog has released guidance for doctors prescribing medicinal cannabis, noting current data has raised "red flags".

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 9, 2025

Australia’s Top Sunscreen Brands May Need To Change Their Formulas Following A Review

Sunscreen manufacturers in the country may soon need to reformulate their products to add safeguards regarding two active ingredients.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 9, 2025

Too much vitamin B6 can be toxic. 3 symptoms to watch out for

Side effects from taking too much vitamin B6 – including nerve damage – may be more widespread than we think, Australia’s medicines regulator says.

The Conversation · Jul 3, 2025

Australians with ADHD could face drug shortages for rest of year, TGA says

People with neurodevelopmental disorder advised to contact their doctor while experts say alternative medications available

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2025

Ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood and plasma in Australia to be scrapped

Lifeblood heralds ‘world-leading plasma pathway’ amid change to HIV-era restrictions

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2025

Australia’s Sunscreen Saga Continues As CHOICE Doubles Down On Test Results

CHOICE has doubled down on its recent sunscreen testing, which found only four out of 20 popular sunscreens met their label claim of SPF50.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 17, 2025

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AAP · Jun 16, 2025

Low pharmacy vaping uptake fuels black market fears

Only about 40,000 vapes have been sold via the federal government's pharmacy model, which critics say shows black market sales are still thriving.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025

The weight loss drug Mounjaro has been approved to treat sleep apnoea. How does it work?

Last week, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved the weight-loss drug Mounjaro to treat sleep apnoea, a condition in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 12, 2025

Only 4 Of 20 Popular Aussie Sunscreens Are Meeting The SPF Claims On Their Label, According To CHOICE

Australia's peak consumer advocacy group put 20 sunscreens to the test, finding most didn’t actually hit the SPF50 mark.

AAP · Jun 11, 2025

Four in five sunscreens fail SPF test: consumer group

The Cancer Council is disputing the findings of tests on popular sunscreens in Australia that show 16 out of 20 don't match the SPF 50+ ratings on their tubes.

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025

Several leading Australian sunscreens don’t provide the protection they say, Choice finds

Consumer group tested 20 popular SPF 50 and 50+ brands and found 16 didn’t meet the claims on the bottles

AAP · Jun 3, 2025

Tech giant sued over sleep aid foam inhalation 'risk'

Recalled Philips sleep apnoea devices posed dangers for users inhaling or ingesting small pieces of foam due to degradation, a government lawsuit claims.

The Conversation · May 23, 2025

The TGA has approved donanemab for Alzheimer’s disease. How does this drug work and who will be able to access it?

This week, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved a drug called donanemab for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

Fortune · May 18, 2025

'Hated' Ethereum due for a comeback says crypto icon Arthur Hayes

The BitMEX founder thinks a spending spree by the U.S. Treasury will help lift the price of Bitcoin.

The Conversation · May 18, 2025

More people are trying medicinal cannabis for chronic pain. But does it work?

More Australians than ever are being prescribed medicinal cannabis.

The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025

Trump has Australia’s generic medicines in his sights. And no-one’s talking about it

While Australia was busy defending the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme against threats from the United States in recent weeks, another issue related to the supply and trade of medicines was flying under the radar.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2025

NAD boosters: Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber are into them, but do they actually stop ageing?

Despite social media hype, there is little evidence that the therapies, marketed as pills, shots and IV infusions, have any effects on ageing

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