Reassuring people “not to worry” about public health issues like vaccination or fluoridated water doesn’t work. Nor does telling people “don’t panic”. So, what does?
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By tweaking the prices of foods and drinks, to make healthy options more affordable relative to the less healthy products, we can influence what people will buy.
Public health pioneer Basil Hetzel died on February 4 2017. Among other career highlights, he identified the most common cause of preventable brain damage: dietary iodine deficiency.
Without doubt, crystal methamphetamine, like many drugs (including alcohol) is capable of causing immense harm. But when facts are distorted to create fear and stigma it helps no one.
The recent decision to effectively ban e-cigarettes will hurt poor and disadvantaged smokers the most.
Some people swear by cold showers to cope with a long, hot summer. Here’s why they’d be better off taking a warm one.
Media reports tend to link violence to illicit drugs when alcohol is far more likely to be to blame.
Each year private health insurance funds lobby the government to increase private health insurance premiums. They claim increases are warranted because of increasing costs.
In many cases, the most appropriate treatment for a health condition isn’t a drug. It could be a recommendation for a dietary change, a specific exercise, or even a phone app.
Some people have terrifying delusions they are infested with insects, spiders or even small animals. But help is available.
Female genital mutilation is largely hidden in Australia and other high-income countries. But the United Nations says it is a global concern – and our research found it does affect girls here.
Depression and anxiety during pregnancy are only recently gaining attention. But seeking help early can make a big difference for expecting mothers – and for their children and families.
Unlike Beyoncé, a group of Australian women documenting their own pregnancies captured mundane images of track pants, barren wardrobes and self-portraits in a bathroom mirror.
Claims that stem cell treatments can repair spinal injuries right now are overblown. But it’s not for lack of trying, and the science is certainly progressing.
Scabies was one of the scourges of those on the First Fleet, but no longer known for most in Australian society. However, in the far remote North, scabies infection is endemic.
Although common, back pain has many causes, and a quick drug fix is not the answer. But there are things you can do to get back on track.
Period pain usually begins soon after a girl starts menstruating, but commonly gets better as she gets older.
Snake bite treatments have changed remarkably over the past 200 years. But most, if not all, made sense in their historical context.
Baby boomers might not be boosting their health with a glass or two of alcohol a day after all.
It’s not necessarily the case children who are young for their year are being inappropriately diagnosed with ADHD. This is a simplistic analysis.
When we compared the risk of early death between vegetarians and non-vegetarians while controlling for a range of other factors, we did not find any statistical difference.
Dietary guidelines fail to change our eating habits. So, how can we make them more relevant?
The latest Productivity Commission health report reveals some serious problems with out-of-pocket health expenses as well as disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous health.
We need a concentrated and coordinated effort by government and scientists if we’re to stave off the threat of antimicrobial resistant bacteria.
An “endgame” approach focuses on ending the tobacco pandemic, and foresees a tobacco-free future.