AHPRA reminds doctors of ‘responsibility to support public health programs’ A spike in influenza and measles cases has prompted the regulator to issue the public reminder.
Countering science scepticism, one patient at a time A GP medical writer and a science communicator discuss the ‘wicked problem’ of science scepticism and how best to tackle it.
Relaxed e-cigarette laws would improve public health: Study Researchers claim allowing people to buy e-cigarettes that contain nicotine without a prescription would result in a net health gain for Australia.
Measles alert issued in south-eastern Sydney The alert has been issued in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire after a child in the area was diagnosed with the highly infectious disease.
Middle-aged moderate drinkers worried about respectability – not health Middle-aged drinkers who consume low levels of alcohol have either minor or non-existent concerns about the health effects of drinking, according to a new systematic review.
Advertisers put ‘health halo’ on alcohol products to attract consumers, researchers say Australian alcohol companies promote their products as ‘pure’, ‘fresh’, ‘natural’ and ‘sugar-free’ to encourage more health-conscious people to purchase them, according to new research.
Obesity expert questions government–industry food reformulation push The Obesity Policy Coalition executive director has questioned the Federal Government’s industry partnership on voluntary reformulation of junk food.
RACGP opposes push to expand pharmacist scope in Queensland The RACGP is firmly opposing efforts in Queensland to allow pharmacists to become prescribers, warning that the move risks public health.
AIHW report shows Australians not getting enough physical activity Australians are still not active enough for optimal health, a new report has found.
When the plague came to Australia’s shores More than 1300 Australians died from the plague last century, as Dr Gillian Riley writes.