Working with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Routine health assessments co-created with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may soon be adopted by general practice.
Australian patients rank ‘bad luck’ as third leading cause of cancer Despite clear evidence of cancer risk factors, many patients attribute its development to fate.
Increased meat consumption associated with early death Bad news for carnivores, as new research further strengthens the association between a shortened life span and consumption of red meat.
Exploring the issue of Roundup and cancer risk As the first Australian launches legal action against the makers of Roundup weedkiller, Dr Evelyn Lewin takes a closer look at the issue.
Antidepressants, opioids more than double falls risk in older people Practitioners need to weigh up the risks and benefits of these medications, expert says.
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.
Understanding breast cancer risk factors A new website from Cancer Australia can help women and health professionals better understand the evidence behind 68 different risk factors for breast cancer.
Modifying cancer risk through diet Diet represents an increasingly significant risk factor for a variety of cancers, but it is a risk that patients can modify with help from their GPs.