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.
GP visits can help avoid health ‘black hole’ New research finds the average person aged 40 and over has five unidentified health problems that can be reversed with early intervention.
Smoking rates declining, but still a way to go World No Tobacco Day is a reminder that although the numbers are on the way down, tobacco dependency remains a significant public health issue.
Lifestyle, age and timing key indicators for conception A reproductive health expert talks about the complex factors contributing to declining rates of fertility, and how GPs can help patients conceive.
RACGP welcomes Greens’ commitment to preventive care The RACGP has commended the pledge to ‘put prevention at the heart of health’.
Australia has a new action plan for arthritis Experts believe the common condition could be better treated and prevented.
Addressing preventive health measures in older patients newsGP talks to a researcher about the efficacy of aspirin as a preventive therapy for older people.
New clinic tailored to women’s heart health A recently opened women’s heart clinic is catering for a shortage of specialised care for heart conditions that more frequently affect women.
Unhealthy lifestyles placing burden on our health system New research shows that a significant proportion of non-communicable disease, disability and death in Australia is due to poor lifestyle choices.
Integrating preventive healthcare for children into general practice newsGP talks to Dr Karyn Alexander, a GP, PhD candidate and finalist in the 2019 Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research.