Experience of any form of partner violence increases the risk of developing chronic illnesses. Healthcare professionals need to recognise family abuse as a health issue.
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Three years into the pandemic, it’s now clear we got some things wrong about long COVID early on.
The Albanese government has promised a centre for disease control. Its main focus has to be health equity for disadvantaged groups.
Mindfulness can teach us to be more present – not just for ourselves, but also for our colleagues, friends and loved ones.
‘See your GP’ is standard advice. But what if you don’t have one? Or yours is shutting up shop? Here’s how to find a new GP who suits you.
If we want people with complex care needs to prioritise their health, cutting patient fees, providing flexible hours and paying attention to their social circumstances would be a good start.
Pumpkins are a versatile fruit that can be prepared in many different ways.
Start by creating a safe space by showing you beleive them.
More than half of cancer survivors have to give up work, and employers are partly to blame.
Most people with diabetes are poorly controlled. This makes them vulnerable to complications like eye problems, kidney disease, and even amputations.
Problems arise when there are too many unwarranted visits to GPs for cold symptoms. Occasionally, though, a cold might turn into something that needs specific diagnosis and treatment.
For some people, the risks associated with leaving can seem more dangerous than the storm.
Government health organisations need to provide better support for Indigenous people suffering from musculoskeletal conditions.
Innovation in primary care for COPD patients has the potential to alleviate a significant strain on the health system by reducing emergency department visits and hospitalizations.
A new study finds that misdirected immune responses can persist for months in those who are suffering from long COVID-19.
The impact of early childhood trauma on lifelong physical and mental health makes it urgent to invest in programs to support healthy pregnancies and stable, caring very early childhoods.
While a strong immune response is essential to fight against viral infection, an immune system that continues to stay active long after the virus has been cleared can lead to lung damage.
For people to access medical assistance in dying (MAID) requires health-care professionals willing to provide the service. The reasons health-care providers choose not to participate are important.
What do disadvantaged communities need to weather long COVID? Ask them.
Researchers are developing an AI-powered device to detect asthma and COPD symptoms in real-time for faster treatment. The ‘patch’ listens to airway sounds, but filters out speech to protect privacy.
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Program Director, Health and Aged Care, Grattan Institute
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Professor, Health Policy, Victoria 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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Professor of Public Health Policy, Deakin University
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Health Policy Lead, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University
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Professor of Health Promotion, Dalhousie University
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Professor of Public Health, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, School of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle
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Associate lecturer, Nutritional Biochemistry, University of Hertfordshire
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Postdoctoral research fellow, Deakin University
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Conjoint Clinical Associate Professor, Deakin University School of Medicine and Specialist Pain Medicine Physician, Deakin University
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Professor of Medicine, The University of Melbourne
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Cardiologist at Westmead Hospital; Director of the Westmead Applied Research Centre, University of Sydney
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Executive Director, George Institute Australia; Professor of Medicine, UNSW
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University