Clear association between physical fitness and mental health: Study Public health measures to improve fitness could also reduce the incidence of common mental health disorders, experts say.
‘Black Summer’ caused almost $2 billion in smoke-related health costs GPs will play a vital role in preparing their patients for this new bushfire season, experts say.
Isolation led to loss of function for people with dementia: Report And those functions are unlikely to be restored.
Two-thirds of Australians support pill testing at festivals: Survey Supporters hope public pressure will lead to policy changes, but opponents maintain ‘no pill is safe’.
Study finds most statin side effects due to ‘nocebo effect’ But there are ways to reduce the effect and improve patients’ tolerability.
COVID measures may lead to future outbreaks of other infections New research examines whether widespread use of non-pharmaceutical interventions has increased susceptibility to other respiratory infections.
Review finds hormonal contraceptives do not cause or worsen depression Experts believe choices should be based on contraceptive needs and other comorbidities, rather than concerns about impact on mental health.
What is EVALI? A prominent respiratory physician says Australian doctors should be aware of E-cigarette or Vaping Associated Lung Injury.
Cochlear implants ‘life changing’ but under-utilised: Expert There are many barriers to assessing patients for cochlear implants, according to a leading otolaryngologist.
Women aged 50–60 most at risk of ‘long COVID’: Research The condition is also more likely in those who, among other things, had more than five symptoms in the first week of illness.