Cancer Council Victoria has revealed that more and more people are intending to quit smoking.

The organisation's latest survey demonstrates that 26.5 per cent of smokers in Victoria are intending to quit within the next 30 days.

When this survey was last conducted in 1999, only 18.4 per cent of those who participated had the same response.

We all know that smoking while pregnant is not a good idea.

However, the risk it poses to your health and that of your unborn child increases dramatically if you have asthma.

This was uncovered by research that was recently undertaken at the University of Adelaide.

According to the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA), 170,000 women from South Australia took part in the decade-long study, which was the first of its kind.

The research was released to coincide with National Asthma Awareness Week, which will conclude tomorrow (September 7).

A new study conducted by the University of Hawaii Cancer Centre has revealed that women can potentially lower their risk of developing bladder cancer by eating more vegetables.

In 2009, there were around 2,300 reported cases of bladder cancer in Australia.

So, if you want to promote corporate health in your workplace and look out for the wellbeing of your female employees, you might want to provide them with some fresh produce!

A study released by the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute reveals that Australians aren't making enough of an effort to stay healthy.

Of those who took part in the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study (AusDiab), a shocking 36 per cent were not getting sufficient exercise.

The study also demonstrates that people in the 25-34 year old age bracket are most likely to gain weight.

On August 5, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed some startling information about Australians with high cholesterol.

Currently, 5.6 million people have high cholesterol in Australia. As if this wasn't bad enough, it turns out approximately nine in ten of these same people don't even know they're suffering from the condition.

The latest batch of blood test results collected and published in the Australian Health Survey reveals that a disturbing one in three adults across the country has high cholesterol.

Our food is set to get a little less salty.

Australia's retailers and food manufacturers have combined forces with the government to help Australians become and stay healthy by reducing the amount of salt they consume.

Gary Dawson, chief executive officer of the Australian Food and Grocery Council, said the high level of salt in food is partly responsible for the large number of people who are suffering from non-communicable diseases.

Work-related stress is a common problem in Australia.

In fact, according to the Better Health Channel, it is the second most common compensated illness.

That's why Lifeline Australia organises Stress Down Day. This annual event is all about having fun and fundraising for a worthy cause.

Lifeline provides over-the-phone support to those suffering from mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, as well as work-related stress.

The Heart Foundation is urging Australians to join the fight against heart disease by knocking on doors in September as part of their Big Heart Appeal.

This is the largest community-led fundraising event the Heart Foundation has organised.

The campaign used to be known as the Heart Foundation Doorknock Appeal, so if you were wondering what had happened to this, don't worry - it's back and better than ever in 2013.

The Australian Drug Foundation has revealed that alcohol and drug use is costing businesses across the country approximately $5.2 billion each and every year, through absenteeism and lost productivity.

This should be a big concern for any business owners with a vested interest in corporate health and the wellbeing of their employees.

The government introduced a number of changes to the migration sector on July 1 that could affect people visiting Australia from overseas and planning to work here.

One of these changes is that from July 1, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) has been indexed by 4.8 per cent. That means the TSMIT has increased from $51,400 to $53,900.

The TSMIT was put in place to make sure those with 457 visas do not impose an undue financial burden on their adopted community.