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There is not enough money for New Zealand’s aged care sector – and the demand is only going to rise. The government needs to look at Australia for ways to ensure access for all.
It was recently suggested that specialised geriatric hospitals could be set up to ease pressure on Australia’s health system.
Not all children with high weight will have health consequences. But if your child experiences headaches, trouble sleeping or joint pain, it might be time to see your GP.
There are several ways a person using violence may exploit their own substance use, or that of those around them, to gain more power. This is sometimes called ‘substance use coercion’.
Health at every size promotes mindful eating and lifestyle behaviours to pursue health and wellness, without focusing on weight loss. Here’s how it compares to traditional weight-loss approaches.
New techniques monitor the health of lakes in real time by analyzing their microbiome to anticipate and respond to environmental threats such as cyanobacteria.
Overall, the government’s investment in home care is a positive step toward improving quality of life for older Australians. But these reforms will face some challenges.
Too often, prescribing errors occur due to programming errors or poor design and have less to do with the health workers using the system.
After months of negotiations between the major parties, the government has announced its new plan for aged care. Here’s what it means for people in residential aged care and their families.
Long-term use of proton pump inhibitor drugs have been linked to kidney problems and cancer.
The Australian College of Nursing wants to see school nurses weigh students and measure their hight. The plan has sparked anger among health professionals and parents. But what do the experts say?
Does your toddler only want to eat beige or white foods? You’re not alone. Half of children go through a stage of picky eating, peaking at age three. Here’s how to tackle some common food aversions.
A new study found the benefits of amateur sport outweigh the risks of a single blow to the head – but repeated concussions are likely to do more damage.
Childhood diabetes has almost doubled in the last two decades, with massive increases in Finland, Sweden and Norway.
While many of us may not be thrilled at the idea of doing a ‘number two’ in a public toilet, some people face more serious anxiety. This is called parcopresis, or shy bowel.
Vaccines are available – but they’re not free for everyone.
Some social media users are trying to stay awake for as long as possible – here’s why it’s a terrible idea
World Bank president Ajay Banga is in Australia to secure funding for sustainable economic development and critical infrastructure in the world’s poorest nations.
High-fat, sugar-rich and salty foods are just so enjoyable to eat. And it’s not only you who thinks so – we’ve evolved that way.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Charles Perkins Centre Research Program Leader, University of Sydney
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor and Director - Academic Excellence, Macquarie University
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Professor and Director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre, Lancaster University
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Honorary Enterprise Professor, School of Population and Global Health, and Department of General Practice and Primary Care, The University of Melbourne
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Innovation - School of Health Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Associate professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong
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Programme Lead Nutrition and Health, Edge Hill University
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Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University
