5 years since COVID was declared a pandemic, we’re still poorly prepared for the next one
On March 11 2020, as COVID continued to spread rapidly around the globe, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared a pandemic.
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Prioritising neurological disease research: do our leaders have the nerve?
Health care must be a priority for this federal election. And within health care, neurological conditions must be prioritised.
More people are asking generative AI questions about their health. But the wrong answer can be risky
More people are turning to generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help them in their daily and professional lives. ChatGPT is one of the most well-known and widely available generative AI tools. It gives tailored, pl...
Leaders urged to push back on Trump Administration’s attack on evidence, health and rights
The new Trump Administration has wasted no time in implementing its destructive agenda on matters that are of importance to human health – including climate policies, mining expansion, and tariffs on many health items...
It’s authoritarianism. Does the scientific and medical community have a duty of care?
The global scientific and medical community finds itself witnessing authoritarian acts in the United States. In the last few weeks, the Trump administration has ordered the United States Centre for Disease Control and Pr...
How psychologists kick-started AI by studying the human mind
Many people think of psychology as being primarily about mental health, but its story goes far beyond that.
Social media needs a public health approach, not a blanket ban
Australia has passed new rules banning children under 16 years from social media, yet University of Queensland researchers have found little evidence linking social media to youth mental illness. They write why a public...
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 implement...
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.
