Smoking rates declining, but still a way to go World No Tobacco Day is a reminder that although the numbers are on the way down, tobacco dependency remains a significant public health issue.
WHO releases new guidelines on preventing dementia The guidelines evaluate 12 risk factors and are designed to help governments and healthcare providers tackle dementia prevention.
Teens heed smoking warning signs Graphic warnings on cigarette packaging have a strong effect on teenagers, but the impact on older people is starting to wane, a new study has found.
Experts welcome vow to combat smoking and lung cancer rates The Federal Opposition has pledged $40 million towards smoking cessation and the fight against lung cancer.
World-first guideline for work-related mental health conditions People experiencing work-related mental health issues take up to three times longer to return to work than those with physical injuries.
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.
‘Patients don’t need to fear asthma’: Major update to asthma handbook The National Asthma Council has launched a comprehensive update to its guidelines for diagnosis and management of the disease in primary care.
New paper discusses barriers to optimal asthma management Issues relating to asthma management include poor self-management by patients and a lack of public awareness.
New guidelines on sexual boundaries MDA National medico-legal adviser Janet Harry looks at the revised guidelines.
Episode one: Smoking and smoking cessation with Professor David Thomas With over 30 years’ experience in Indigenous health, Professor David Thomas from the Menzies School of Health Research discusses updates to the smoking topic from Chapter 1: Lifestyle, in the third edition of The National Guide.