Study busts smoking population myths The first national profile of Australia’s 2.5 million smokers shows many are educated, employed and do not have poor mental health.
Vaping numbers surge despite crackdown Almost 400,000 Australians took up vaping between December 2022–23, representing a 30% year-on-year increase.
‘The tyranny of distance’: rural health inequities persist Health disparities between those living in urban and rural areas have been laid bare in the National Rural Health Alliance’s latest analysis.
Are casual references to psychological issues impacting clinical care? While the broad acceptance of mental health care has reduced stigma, researchers say emotions like sadness are being ‘pathologised, rather than normalised’.
Meta-analysis shows social interaction reduces dementia risk Strong social connections were associated with a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment, dementia and death.
How social determinants of health apply to clinical practice The second key plenary session at GP22 looks at the determinants of population health and the value of social health tools.
When celebrities and influencers talk health: Part 2 Five doctors discuss the benefits and pitfalls of celebrity influence on health, including disclaimers, paid advertisements and remedies.
When celebrities and influencers talk health: Part 1 From Kylie Minogue to Shane Warne, celebrities can have an undeniable influence on public health messaging. In a two-part article, newsGP speaks to five doctors about the celeb effect.
GP parkrun crowd reinforces social prescribing momentum Dozens of GPs gathered in the one place for a parkrun − and to spread the word about social prescribing and its wellbeing benefits.
Connecting GPs with community: RACGP–parkrun partnership The new parkrun practice initiative aims to promote social prescribing by strengthening links between practices and their community.