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Preventing disease is clearly worthwhile. So why is the future of a key Australian health promotion agency, VicHealth, in the balance?
The tragedy has again exposed a system that doesn’t reach out to those who are most unwell.
Shorter wait times and lower costs. That’s what people with ADHD and their families can expect now Victorian GPs are getting more involved with diagnosis and treatment. But questions remain.
The NT looks set to introduce voluntary assisted dying mid-year, while other states are reviewing – and may change – current laws. Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s what these brain ‘holes’ and the scans that found them really mean.
When it comes to evacuating tall buildings in a fire, not everyone can take the stairs. Here’s what else high-rises need.
The uncertainty and stigma of living with PFAS pollution can be stressful. Here’s the support communities need.
Kiwifruit, mineral water and rye bread are in. A high-fibre diet is out. Here’s what’s behind new advice to treat long-term constipation.
Stories of big babies might make women all over the world cross their legs. But how common are big babies, and does their birth always lead to complications?
Diagnosis for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome currently relies on sometimes controversial diagnostic criteria – and can take years.
Adding fluoride to drinking water is a safe and effective way to prevent cavities. But some councils are removing it from their water supplies.
The review recommended an independent accreditation body as a priority. But there are notable gaps, including no mention of a national donor register.
No wonder consumers are confused about whether sunscreens actually work. Here’s what’s behind the latest news.
The drug may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, but it doesn’t improve the symptoms. It’s also incredibly expensive.
If a newborn is exposed to hepatitis B at birth, there’s a 90% chance they’ll develop a lifelong infection.
Could a cancer drug really treat autism? The evidence is far from certain. Here’s what we know so far.
Medicinal cannabis scripts are rising and reports of side effects are likely an underestimate. Here’s what we know about the risks.
Having this national agency will help protect us against bird flu, falling immunisation rates and health misinformation. It’s a landmark in public health.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping were recently caught discussing whether organ transplants could help a person live forever. The idea has scientific and ethical flaws.
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Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
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Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC L3 Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW
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Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Queensland University of Technology
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Distinguished Professor, Professor of End-of-Life Law and Regulation, Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Queensland University of Technology
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Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute (Melbourne based), Curtin University
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology, Adelaide University
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Clinical Associate Professor, School of Medical Science & Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute; Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney
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Senior Research Fellow, The Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, and Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University
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Senior Research Fellow, School of Population Health, Curtin University
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Professor and Head, Gut-Brain Axis Laboratory, RMIT University
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Research Fellow, Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University
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Senior Lecturer in Law, Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Queensland University of Technology
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Research assosciate MRC University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, UNSW