How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment
Obesity is linked to many common diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease and knee osteoarthritis.
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New twin study links fruit and vegetable consumption to reduced depression risk
New research led by the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing at UNSW, published in Scientific Reports, highlights the potential protective role of fruit and vegetable consumption against depression. Utilising data from four international twin cohorts, the study addresses longstanding questions about the impact of diet on mental health by leveraging twin studies to minimise confounding factors.
Clinicians and digital health: tackling the last mile problem
The successful implementation and uptake of health technologies in real-world settings remain an ongoing challenge. Clinicians have an essential role to play in facilitating successful digital health design and implementation.
Most patients with mitochondrial disease can be diagnosed via genomic sequencing
Diagnosis of mitochondrial diseases has often required invasive muscle biopsies, but a national study shows that most patients can be diagnosed by genomic testing of blood.
Building climate-resilient health care with the National Health and Climate Strategy
The National Health and Climate Strategy aims to build a sustainable, climate-resilient, high quality, net zero health system for Australia.
Scientists to create world’s first cancer vaccine using natural killer cells
InSight+ spoke with Monash University researchers about a new breakthrough they say could revolutionise immunotherapy for cancer.
Flipping the script on loneliness with green prescriptions
Green prescriptions — a prescription for an individual to step outside and spend time in nature and community — are an effective, inexpensive way to ease the burden of loneliness.
Indigenous researcher teaches students about periods, puberty and consent in groundbreaking new project
An Indigenous-led, student-focused program to educate students about menstruation is attracting support in multiple states. InSight+ spoke to Kaiwalagal, Umaii and Kiwai woman, Ms Minnie King, about a Far North Queensland program eight years in the making.
The entwinement of social determinants of health, the social model of disability and the Disability Royal Commission
The medical profession must understand and addresses the social influences on the lives of people with disability in order to improve the health, wellbeing and lives of people with disability.
