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Keep up-to-date with the latest health issues that affect your life in our weekly health and medical news column.
This week's Pulse
Lift injuries in the elderly
11/03/2010
Free-falling to your death in a lift is highly unlikely. But lifts do pose an injury risk, especially for the elderly, who need to take special care when using them.
Sitting at work: a health hazard
25/02/2010
Spending hours of your day sitting might be shortening your life, even if you're getting the recommended amounts of daily exercise.
Male carers need care too
11/02/2010
An increasing number of older men are becoming their partner's carer, but research suggests they need more practical support.
Swimming pools: an asthma risk?
28/01/2010
Taking a dip in a pool is a great way to beat the summer heat, but for some of us the pool contains a toxic cocktail.
Skin cancer checks, take your clothes off
14/01/2010
You probably know it's important to cover up to protect yourself from the sun; but when it comes to checking for skin cancers you actually need to take off your clothes.
Travel easy, not queasy
10/12/2009
Motion sickness is one aspect of holidays that you can do without, especially for younger travellers. But there are some things you can do to make your journey more pleasant.
Blokes, booze 'n' beach don't mix
26/11/2009
Swimming, beaches and cold beer can be a part of summer fun, but mixing these can be very risky - especially for blokes.
Sleepiness kills young driving skills
12/11/2009
Driving when you're sleepy is a bad idea for anyone. But there's growing evidence that for young drivers, it's especially dangerous.
Move it or lose your retirement dreams
29/10/2009
Staying active into your 70s, 80s and even 90s, is not only possible but vital to optimising quality of life, a growing body of evidence shows.
Early intervention in autism
15/10/2009
New diagnostic techniques and early intervention programs are improving the prospects for children with autism.
Utopian ideal for Indigenous health?
01/10/2009
Residents of one remote Aboriginal community have found that their connection to country is good for their health.