Thousands are unnecessarily using emergency departments instead of visiting their #GP @amworldtodaypm reports bit.ly/14b2rBz

#Smokers will be asked to quit 4-6 weeks before undergoing surgery under new medical guidelines. bit.ly/14qJlpz

Here are five of the hottest trends and predictions for the future of health and fitness ow.ly/mzojM

The Australian scientists have uncovered new info on childhood obesity- and what we can do bit.ly/1cKSGvH

What do we need to make us happy? Deakin University Uni Prof. Bob Cummins says good health isn't so high on the list of things you need to be happy

Looking back look forward for quality use of medicines themedicinewiseceo.com

Cancer and genetic testing - would you want to know? ow.ly/mE4Qk #cancer #genetictesting #genes

Please share this video bit.ly/Mch0e7 to help women who are pregnant & struggling to give up smoking

Don’t turn a blind eye #JulEYE #eyehealth ow.ly/mMpYY

When you’ve got a cold, food is essentially a comfort not a cure #selfcare Baker Institute bit.ly/13y2TgH

80% of Australians suffer chronic pain Chronic Pain Australia. Grow hope for people in pain across Australia. Visit nationalpainweek.org.au

Another reason to eat breakfast: Harvard researchers say skipping breakfast lifts heart attack risk #hearthealth bit.ly/1dR07SF

It's International Self Care Day! #selfcare encompasses all the things you can do to improve your health, prevent disease & manage illness

The top three trusted healthcare brands for Australians are #Dettol, #BandAid and #Panadol bit.ly/133Ildp #selfcare

Thousands of heart attack survivors are risking death by eating badly, smoking & not exercising bit.ly/16dBHSA

More than half of Canadians use Google to #selfdiagnose an ailment rather than see a healthcare professional. Do you?bit.ly/1ceK6cQ

Tobacco-related disease is a $35b cost for Australia. From Dec 1 tax on cigarettes to rise by 12.5% each yr for 4 yrs bit.ly/17jE3MT

Health groups praise cigarette tax hike. The move will save lives by prompting tens of thousands of Aussies to #quit bit.ly/16Gf07L

#Teenagers need 9-10 hours sleep a night. Chronic #sleep deprivation may increase their risk of emotional problems ow.ly/nu9gx

Australia earns malmost $4billion a year from #medicines exports Medicines Australia bit.ly/13HOQ5W