Older Australians collect an average of 31 PBS scripts a year – new research
Australians are living longer than ever before. While this is broadly good news, ageing well comes with a range of challenges.
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Australia will soon have its own ‘centre for disease control’. Let’s not repeat the chaos of the US
Australia is a step closer to having its own national agency to inform and co-ordinate public health responses – a permanent Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC).
Planning for the future: Why historical health data alone isn’t enough
Australia’s health system is under increasing pressure to meet the needs of an ageing and evolving population. But are we planning for the right kind of care?
Influencers vs evidence: navigating contraceptive advice on TikTok
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for young adults to tell the difference between accurate and misleading reproductive health information on TikTok. This can shape their reproductive beliefs and ultimately, their reproductive choices.
Sharing research results with participants: more than good manners
Most research participants want to know the results of the studies they contribute to, yet many never hear back. A new global review highlights the ethical, practical, and trust-building benefits of results sharing, as well as the barriers that keep it from happening.
High prevalence of uncontrolled cardiovascular risk factors found from a pop-up community screening
Up to seven in ten of the 76 000 people screened during the Shane Warne Legacy Health Check at the 2023 Boxing Day Test cricket match and 311 participating community pharmacies were identified to have an undiagnosed cardiovascular risk factor.
A warm, wet spring means more mozzies. How to protect yourself from the diseases they spread
Mosquito bites are annoying. They can also have deadly consequences. So what diseases do mosquitoes in Australia carry?
What’s new in pulmonary fibrosis treatment
Successful trials of new medications offer hope for people with pulmonary fibrosis.
Pain and emotion therapy: a promising new evidenced-based approach for people with chronic pain
A new clinical trial has shown that addressing the emotional experience of chronic pain may be a core component in effective pain management.
