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Up to 60% of Australians have low health literacy, which is associated with poor health outcomes. To improve health literacy, there are many ways we could provide better support for health professionals and the communities they serve.
Many women in Australia have difficulty getting enough iron in their diet, with iron deficiency affecting women at different stages of life.
Beyond media reports and coronial inquests, improvements in health care for Aboriginal people requires community control
Our ageing population brings a growing crisis: people over 65 are at greater risk of dual sensory impairment (also known as “deafblindness” or combined vision and hearing loss).
Recent tragic events have heightened emotions across Australia, particularly anger, fear, helplessness and sadness. Some of the most profound practice and policy changes happen during challenging times, so could Australia use this opportunity to have a robust look at the mental health service ecosystem and turn it around?
Anxiety disorders and depressive illnesses are very common, but only a small proportion of those affected have access to evidence-based care. Psychological treatment provided via the internet can address some of that unmet need.
The way women are screened for breast cancer in Australia may change.
As we mark the 40th anniversary of Medicare, Australians are long overdue a clear discussion about how we can guarantee funding for GP services into the future.
Gut microbes are in constant communication with the rest of our body and they define how we digest food, perform everyday tasks and how we respond to stress. Recently, they have been in the limelight for their role in diseases outside of the gut. Our research has indicated the important role that gut bacteria may have in triggering and accelerating dementia pathology.
