How does sleep affect health? It is a necessary part of life but sleep is not always prioritised, which experts say can have a larger impact on health than people realise.
Silence and stigma: Living with chronic pain Chronic Pain Australia, a transvaginal mesh survivor and a GP discuss how to best manage the condition in National Pain Week.
Diabetes statistics ‘sobering reminder’ of the need for awareness National Diabetes Week is an important reminder for healthcare providers and patients to be aware of risk factors and early detection.
Uluru statement an ‘invitation’ for all Australians To mark NAIDOC week, the RACGP highlights its position on the Uluru statement and the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Working towards improved health for men Men’s Health Week aims to raise more awareness of preventive health issues and promote early detection and management of disease among men and boys.
Taking practical steps towards reconciliation Reconciliation Action Plans are designed to offer a way for organisations and businesses to embed the values of unity and cultural sensitivity.
Moving towards unity: Reconciliation Week 2019 Reconciliation Australia Chief Executive Karen Mundine talks to newsGP about this year’s theme and her hopes for a unified future.
WHO pushes immunisation message as vaccination rates stagnate World Immunisation Week has been punctuated by reports of millions of children missing out on vaccines over the past 10 years.
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.
Government commitment to support parents with perinatal depression and anxiety The Federal Government has announced a $300,000 funding injection to support expectant and new parents.