The role of dietetics in gut health
10 July, 2023The popularisation of 'gut health' by food industry and popular media appears to have overtaken what we actually know from science, writes Dr Georgina Williams, an accredited practising dietitian.
Rural placement key to increasing regional health workforce
10 July, 2023New research reveals that rural experience could be the key factor in increasing the number of health workers in Australia's rural and remote communities.
Opinion: Rural focus needed for mid-term health reform review
03 July, 2023 by Susi Tegen*, Chief Executive, National Rural Health AllianceThe Nous report reveals that despite the high disease burden in rural populations, they experience a health expenditure shortfall of $6.55 billion.
What to consider as we embrace medicinal psychedelics
03 July, 2023 by Amy SarcevicAfter decades of little innovation with new treatment options, Australia's mental health sector is experiencing a major paradigm shift, with the introduction of medicinal psychedelics.
Caution, safety and research at the centre of psychedelics memo
28 June, 2023The RANZCP has emphasised the importance of a "safety first" approach to protect some of the most vulnerable people in the community.
Body mass index: why practitioners are relying on it less when looking at a patient's health
27 June, 2023BMI has long been used by doctors as the standard method for measuring health — and often still is. But...
Aust must end 'war on drugs': RACGP
26 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Royal Australian College Of General PractitionersCriticising the populist 'war on drugs' approach as "pointless", the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has called for action to stem the number of drug-induced deaths in Australia.
Rural health symposium coming soon to Canberra
14 June, 2023Over 200 delegates are expected to attend the 9th Rural and Remote Health Scientific Symposium, held from 20–21 June in Canberra.
Psychological screening tool hopes to improve patient safety
14 June, 2023 by Dr Tim Edwards*, President, Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonsFor registered specialist plastic surgeons, looking for signs of mental health issues has always been an important part of training.
Community health and hospitals grant program "ineffective": ANAO
13 June, 2023The administration of the $2 billion Community Health and Hospitals Program (CHHP) was "ineffective and fell short of ethical requirements".
Study reveals clear goal for future health care
09 June, 2023A new qualitative and quantitative study has amplified the perspectives and needs of people at the centre of health care — patients and clinicians.
Recurrent toxoplasmosis more common in women: research
02 June, 2023Women are more likely to experience recurrent cases of the Toxoplasma parasite which can lead to vision loss, according to new Flinders University research.
Nitrate: healthy heart or cancer risk?
23 May, 2023Edith Cowan University's Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute hopes to find out how and why nitrate has such contrasting potential risks and benefits.
University of Sydney launches new clinical school
17 May, 2023The University of Sydney has launched a new clinical school to enhance general practice as a preferred career choice among medical students.
AIHW presents scenarios to reduce disease burden by 2030
30 April, 2023The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has provided data analysis and scenarios on the burden of disease due to overweight and physical inactivity.
