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Neurology, Public health

Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Brain health knowledge is low, but motivation is high

The public wants to reduce their risk of dementia, but many don't even know it's possible, let alone where to start...

Expert/s: Lynnette Hoffman

Public health

Dr Anthony Hull

Podcasts

Healthcare sustainability

Climate change is the single biggest health threat of this century. The evidence is in. How can the healthcare industry re-evaluate its processes and effectively combat climate change...

Expert/s: Dr Anthony Hull

Policy, Public health

A/Prof Becky Freeman

Clinical Articles

Are nicotine pouches safe, or even legal?

With the rapid rise in youth vaping and the subsequent implementation of several reforms to restrict access to vaping products, it’s not entirely surprising the tobacco industry is introducing more products to maintain its future revenue stream.

Expert/s: A/Prof Becky Freeman

Public health

Podcasts

Climate change and cardiovascular disease: Part 1

Today's climate crisis is a health emergency. Human influence in particular the burning of fossil fuels has caused global warming (global boiling) and causes a range of direct and indirect health consequences in today's society.

Expert/s: Dr Fiona Foo

Public health

Clinical Articles

What does weight-inclusive health care mean? A dietitian explains what some providers are doing to end weight stigma

Weight-inclusive health care means a focus on better health with no weight loss required...

Expert/s: Lauren Butler

Neurology, Public health

A/Prof Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse

Clinical Articles

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later

Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Expert/s: A/Prof Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse

Public health

Prof Stephen Duckett

Clinical Articles

Medicare turns 40: since 1984 our health needs have changed but the system hasn’t. 3 reforms to update it

Forty years ago, Medicare as we know it today was born. It was the reincarnation of the Whitlam government’s Medibank, introduced in 1975 but dismantled in stages by the Fraser Liberal government.

Expert/s: Prof Stephen Duckett

Policy, Public health

Prof Wayne Hall

Clinical Articles

For the new vape laws to succeed, these 3 things need to happen – or users may look to the illicit market

This year, the Australian government will progressively ban the retail sale of all e-cigarettes, known as vapes. Vapers will only be allowed to use nicotine vapes that comply with TGA...

Expert/s: Prof Wayne Hall

Public health

Prof Michael Golding

Clinical Articles

For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy − new research points to dad’s drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome

How dads' drinking impacts fertility and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder...

Expert/s: Prof Michael Golding

Public health

Clinical Articles

Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

Expert/s: Emily Burch, Prof Lauren Ball

Public health

Prof Stephen Duckett

Clinical Articles

How does Australia’s health system stack up internationally? Not bad, if you’re willing to wait for it

When things are going bad in the health system, we are reassured we’ve got one of the best health systems in the world. But we’re rarely told where we actually stand relative to others...

Expert/s: Prof Stephen Duckett

Drugs and devices, Infectious diseases, Public health

Prof Paul Griffin

Videos

Molnupiravir oral anti-viral for COVID-19

In this Product Explainer, Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist A/Prof Paul Griffin explains the role of oral anti-virals in the context of the current COVID-19 virology and available therapies.

Expert/s: Prof Paul Griffin

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