Preparing for asthma season Experts are urging doctors to check patients for asthma and allergic rhinitis ahead of ‘pollen season’.
Confirming the benefits of cervical screening and HPV vaccination The latest AIHW report paints a positive picture of the effects of the new screening program.
‘It’s mis-sold as an insurance policy’: Fertility expert on egg freezing Dr Raelia Lew explores what GPs need to know about elective egg freezing.
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.