Bottleshops affect people’s health, so our laws need to reflect that
There's growing evidence the location and density of bottleshops influences the health and well-being of locals, particularly in disadvantaged areas.
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There are ways to reduce injuries in kids that don’t involve wrapping them in cotton wool
A new study has reported injuries are the greatest cause of death in Australian kids.
Despite escalating prescriptions, nerve pain drug offers no relief for sciatica
Prescriptions of the drug pregabalin to treat sciatica have skyrocketed in recent years. But a new study shows it brings only side effects, and not relief for sufferers.
What we may think are the healthiest bread and wrap options actually have the most salt
While we've been trying to minimise sugar and fat intake, it seems we’ve been overlooking one of the biggest dietary killers of all – salt.
Ouch! The drugs don’t work for back pain, but here’s what does
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.
A mini stroke is a warning! A stroke may follow
People having a mini stroke can experience a variety of symptoms. The most important are weakness on one side affecting the face, arm or leg – or all three – or speech disturbance.
Health Check: is cheese good for you?
It’s no wonder people are confused about whether it’s good to eat cheese, when even food experts are divided.
Text message medication reminders can save the lives of those with chronic illness
Patients with chronic illness need support and encouragement to take their medications. SMS messaging is a simple, cheap and seemingly effective way to keep them on track.
No need to pickle children: get Big Food to cut salt for better health
Kids are eating way too much salty food even though it leads to high blood pressure in adulthood as well as increased risks of stroke, heart attack and kidney disease.
Using paracetamol for low back pain does more harm than good
People seeing a doctor for low back pain are often told to take paracetamol. But a study published today shows the drug is ineffective for the condition and its prolonged use has harmful side effects.
Hidden cost of increasing drug co-payment poses a high risk
Apart from proposing a co-payment for visiting doctors, the last federal budget also contained a proposal to increase the level of co-payments for medications. The government seems to have given little…
‘Working out’ PTSD – exercise is a vital part of treatment
In 1954, the first director-general of the World Health Organisation, Dr Brock Chisholm, famously stated: “Without mental health there can be no true physical health.” More than half a century later, we…
Salt overload – it’s time to get tough on the food industry
While other nations have successfully reduced their sodium intake, Australians are still eating too much salt. And we’re paying the price with our health; a high-salt diet can lead to high blood pressure…
Indigenous Australians need a licence to drive, but also to work
Tony Abbott spent most of this week in North East Arnhem Land, part of his long-held hope “to be not just the Prime Minister but the Prime Minister for Aboriginal Affairs”. We asked our experts: what stories…
Best to ignore salt claims from studies using unsavoury data
This week, the New England Journal of Medicine published three papers about the effects of salt consumption on health. Their apparently contradictory findings have served to further fuel an unwarranted…
Put down the paracetamol, it’s just a placebo for low back pain
People with lower back pain are usually told to take some paracetamol for relief. But research published today shows that this almost universal advice is misguided. Up to 90% of the population will experience…
There’s more hidden salt in your diet than you think
Most of the salt consumed in Australia is already hidden in processed foods and meals, but there are some simple steps you can take to avoid eating too much of this palatable seasoning. High salt intake…
Why there’s lots to love – and learn – about English food
When the English cricket team toured Australia last year they were ridiculed for their dietary requirements long before their humiliation on the pitch. But while English cricket may be wanting, England’s…
Stopping the silent epidemic of chronic kidney disease
One in nine Australians over the age of 25 (that’s 1.7 million people) has chronic kidney disease. That’s more than the number living with chronic lung disease, stroke, heart failure, and all types of…
Blood pressure key to stroke recovery
Intensive lowering of blood pressure can be an effective aid to recovery from strokes, researchers at the George Institute…
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Chair, AWASH and Senior Director, George Institute for Global Health
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Clinical Research Fellow, George Institute for Global Health
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Senior Research Fellow, George Institute for Global Health
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Director of Cardiovascular Division, George Institute for Global Health
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Senior Project Manager, WHO CC Salt Reduction, George Institute for Global Health
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Senior Research Fellow (Neurological), George Institute for Global Health
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Research fellow, George Institute for Global Health
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Associate Professor, Food Policy. Director of World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Population Salt Reduction, George Institute for Global Health
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PhD candidate, George Institute for Global Health
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Emeritus Professor at The University of Sydney & Senior Director, George Institute for Global Health
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Senior Research Fellow, George Institute for Global Health
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Research associate for Food Policy, WHO Collaborating Centre on Population Salt Reduction, George Institute for Global Health
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Associate professor, George Institute for Global Health
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Associate Professor in Medicine, The University of Sydney, Sydney Medical Foundation Fellow & Senior Research Fellow, George Institute for Global Health
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Head of Health Economics and Process Evaluation Program, George Institute for Global Health
