Australia has a new action plan for arthritis Experts believe the common condition could be better treated and prevented.
Taking allergy seriously Specialist Associate Professor Richard Loh talks about growing impacts of allergic disease in Australia, and the need for more funding to tackle it.
Immunisation researchers re-open anti-vaccination PhD debate A new peer-reviewed journal article takes aim at a controversial PhD awarded to one of Australia’s most vocal anti-vaccination activists.
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.
Government boost of more than $50 million for women’s health The Federal Government has announced $52.2 million in funding with the launch of the National Women’s Health Strategy 2020–2030.
When children of vaccine-hesitant parents want to be immunised newsGP speaks with medico-legal expert Dr Sara Bird about under-18-year-olds who want vaccinations despite their parents’ wishes.
Australian measles rates continue to escalate Echoing a trend being seen across the globe, Australia has recorded a huge number of measles cases in the first three months of 2019.
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.
RACGP welcomes funding boost to fast-track rural generalism The Federal Government has announced $62 million in funding to accelerate the long-sought pathway.
When the big picture comes into focus For Dr Karina Lim, being in general practice is like figuring out a puzzle.