Why nutrition studies often clash — and how genetics may help
Research using the genetics of taste and smell suggests a promising way forward for nutrition studies, helping scientists identify which foods may genuinely influence health and disease.
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Rethinking Australia’s approach to clinical governance: what it means for clinicians
A new National Model for Clinical Governance from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care aims to improve quality of care in acute health services.
No such thing as an ordinary day in the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Dr Aidan Fenoglio discusses the incredible rewards and challenges of serving Australia’s most remote communities from the air.
Quality guidelines needed for prevention and diagnosis of vaginal and vulvar cancers
National standards for quality and equitable care are needed to improve diagnosis and prevention of these rare cancers.
Using data to accelerate equitable systems for children
Despite sustained investment in early childhood systems, child health inequities have not narrowed. Progress could be made using existing data early with clear purpose to guide action.
Narrative medicine: back to the future of complete care
Narrative medicine can support the spiritual health of patients by building their sense of identity, meaning and purpose at end-of-life care.
The MJA’s Special Collection on Indigenous Health for NAIDOC Week 2026
The latest collection of Indigenous led and authored papers are out now in the Medical Journal of Australia.
Putting people at the centre of cancer care
Cancer survivorship reminds us that cancer care is more than caring about cancer. It is caring about people.
