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COPD & Emphysema
COPD & Emphysema

COPD affects more than 464,000 Australians aged 45 or over.

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Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a worldwide problem, including in Australia.

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Pneumonia & Other Lung Infections
Pneumonia & Other Lung Infections

Lung infections are the no 1 cause of death in the chronically ill.

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Lung Cancer Research
Lung Cancer Research

1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men with lung cancer have no history of smoking.

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Sleep Loss and Performance
Sleep Loss and Performance

Poor sleep has substantial economic and social cost.

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Sleep, Ageing & Dementia
Sleep, Ageing & Dementia

Poor sleep is associated with brain-ageing related health problems.

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REM Behaviour Disorder
REM Behaviour Disorder

RBD can be a danger to both people with RBD and their bed partners.

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Sleep-Wake Cycles and Shifts
Sleep-Wake Cycles and Shifts

The average shift worker sleeps one hour a day less than non-shift workers.

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The Woolcock Clinic specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and breathing disorders and is internationally recognised as the top specialist sleep and respiratory health research institute in the world.

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Illegal tobacco and vapes
October 07, 2025

Illegal tobacco and vapes

Vaping is creating a new generation of cigarette smokers and they're smoking illegal tobacco that carries added health risks.

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Daylight saving, exams and sleep
September 29, 2025

Daylight saving, exams and sleep

Sleep specialist Dr Chris Seton shares his advice on managing teen sleep ahead of exams.

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The perils of spring cleaning
September 22, 2025

The perils of spring cleaning

Tips for tackling mould and dust around the home that prioritise your respiratory health.

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