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Diabetes and metabolism, Lifestyle

A/Prof Samantha Hocking

Clinical Articles

Tirzepatide vs semaglutide: A head-to-head comparison for management of obesity

The SURMOUNT-5 trial has provided definitive evidence that tirzepatide is superior to semaglutide for obesity treatment, achieving an additional 6.5% body weight reduction and nearly doubling the proportion of patients who lose 25% or more of their body weight.

Expert/s: A/Prof Samantha Hocking

Geriatric medicine, Lifestyle

Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Simple muscle-building strategies for older patients

‘Strength snacking,’ one-minute screening and other practical ways to support mobility and independence

Expert/s: Lynnette Hoffman

Geriatric medicine, Lifestyle

Dr Samuel Whittle

Clinical Articles

Stem cell treatments for knee osteoarthritis

People are getting costly stem cell injections for knee osteoarthritis. But we don’t know if they work.

Expert/s: Dr Samuel Whittle

Lifestyle, Public health

A/Prof Vicki Kotsirilos AM

Podcasts

Nature prescriptions: What are the health benefits

In today’s podcast, A/Prof Vicki Kotsirilos AM explores how spending time in nature could boost mental health, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and support child development.

Expert/s: A/Prof Vicki Kotsirilos AM

Lifestyle

Clinical Articles

51% of clinics have had unfair online reviews – survey

One in four GPs say they’ve personally had one - here’s what to do

Expert/s: Sophia Auld

Lifestyle, Public health

Dr Kuljit Singh

Podcasts

The role of social prescribing

Dr Kuljit Singh discusses conversation starters of social prescribing, community belonging and engagement by linking individuals to local resources, and the positive impact of social prescribing on health outcomes.

Expert/s: Dr Kuljit Singh

Diet and nutrition, Lifestyle, Public health

Prof Lauren Ball

Clinical Articles

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

Expert/s: Prof Lauren Ball

Lifestyle

Clinical Articles

Draft guidelines for ‘forever chemicals’ have been released. Here’s what it means for drinking water safety in Australia

The Australian National Health and Medical research Council (NHMRC) has today released draft guidelines for acceptable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in drinking water.

Expert/s: Ian Musgrave

Endocrinology, Lifestyle, Pharmacology

A/Prof Ralph Audehm

Podcasts

Expert Panel: Pharmacotherapy for weight management

Our expert panel, facilitated by A/Prof Ralph Audehm and panelists A/Prof Samantha Hocking and Prof John Dixon, discusses pharmacotherapy for weight management, including options available, GLP-1s and setting realistic weight goals.

Expert/s: A/Prof Ralph Audehm, A/Prof Samantha Hocking, Prof John Dixon

Lifestyle

Clinical Articles

How genes predict the effect of exercise on weight loss

Weight loss is a complicated process. There are so many factors involved including your diet, how much sleep you get each night and the kind of exercise you do. However, new research suggests the genetic component is as important as the specific exercise regime…

Expert/s: Dr Henry Chung, Dr Chris McManus, Sally Waterworth

Lifestyle

Professor Sarah Allinson

Clinical Articles

Gen X and millennials at greater risk of 17 types of cancer compared to previous generations – here’s what you need to know

Expert/s: Professor Sarah Allinson

Lifestyle, Neurology

Felicity Spencer

Clinical Articles

HIIT workouts linked with better brain health, research finds – even five years later

It’s long been known that exercise is not only good for the body, it’s also good for the brain. Numerous studies have shown that regular exercise helps protect and preserve brain function throughout life.

Expert/s: Felicity Spencer, Richard Elsworthy