Health news

Patients get best of both worlds
A Point of Care Patient Testing elective is being offered for the first time to health and medical science students, combining RMIT University’s experience in the higher education and VET sectors.
24/08/2010

Can music alleviate depression?
Volunteers are needed for an RMIT University study investigating whether listening to music can make a difference to people suffering from depression.
05/08/2010

Chinese Vice-President opens an Australian first
Australia’s first Chinese Medicine Confucius Institute has been opened at RMIT University by His Excellency Xi Jinping, Vice-President of the People’s Republic of China.
23/06/2010

Vietnam health project brings students together
Students from RMIT University's campuses in Australia and Vietnam have come together for a groundbreaking hospital project to improve health care for women and children in one of Vietnam's largest cities.
11/06/2010

Body image putting pregnant women at risk
Pregnant women may not be eating enough fruit and vegetables, according to preliminary findings of a study by RMIT University and the Parenting Research Centre.
19/05/2010

Analysing the Cuban health miracle
A new book by RMIT University academic Dr Elizabeth Kath looks beyond the statistics to analyse the true story behind Cuba’s extraordinary public health performance.
14/05/2010