New Zealand is not unique – health systems in most high-income countries are under stress. But that’s no reason to question the viability of the publicly-funded system in general.
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Some Muslim patients have to choose between treatments that violate their religious beliefs, or forgoing parenthood altogether.
Reports indicate the government is considering watering down gambling ad bans proposed by an inquiry. If these are correct, it would be a win for powerful vested interests.
Our new study is a reminder of how stigma and the stress that comes with it can have long-term consequences for people’s health.
Any heater that burns fuel without adequate ventilation is dangerous in a home – and none are as safe or efficient as a reverse-cycle air conditioner.
Many claims about the dangers of vaccines come from misrepresenting scientific research papers.
The Federal Court has dismissed a class action against the makers of Roundup, saying there’s not enough evidence the active ingredient, glyphosate, causes cancer.
Ministers are tightening the screws. If food companies don’t embrace health stars, they’ll be compulsory.
Nigeria needs to adopt a multi-faceted approach that addresses the root causes of child malnutrition.
No cases of paralysis caused by poliovirus have been reported in Gaza. But the detection of the virus in wastewater is still cause for concern.
The process of converting food into nutritional information is more than just a scientific process. It involves many political and technical compromises that continue to shape the food industry today.
Supporting preventive and social care through investment in community connectors addresses the root cause of health issues, lowers future curative costs and provides better value for taxpayers.
A year after the sugar tax was introduced, adults in the UK cut their sugar intake by two and a half teaspoons, on average.
While politicians fuss over waiting lists, not much is being said about the reason so many people are critically ill.
Global temperatures have averaged at least 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than preindustrial times for over a year. Two scientists explain what that means and what humanity can do.
The release of a parliamentary committee’s report on diabetes has again highlighted the need to improve Australians’ diets.
Crowd accidents, particularly at religious mass gatherings in developing countries, are becoming a more common cause of premature death worldwide.
Growing and changing demands for water and the increasing impacts of climate change are adding to the challenge of ensuring everyone has access to a safe and reliable water supply.
The June heat wave triggered warnings of a flash drought and caused a surge in ER visits. Many other countries have been facing extreme heat at the same time.
It’s a conundrum: While vaping can help some adults stop cigarette smoking, it also appeals to young people who may take up the habit.
Top contributors
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Emeritus Professor in Public Health, University of Sydney
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Dean Faculty of Health Sciences and Professor of Vaccinology at University of the Witwatersrand; and Director of the SAMRC Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics Research Unit, University of the Witwatersrand
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Principal Medical Scientist and Head of Laboratory for Antimalarial Resistance Monitoring and Malaria Operational Research, National Institute for Communicable Diseases
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Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center
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Extraordinary Professor, Global Health, Stellenbosch University; South African Medical Research Council
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Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC L3 Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW
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Professor and Programme Director, SA MRC Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science - PRICELESS SA (Priority Cost Effective Lessons in Systems Strengthening South Africa), University of the Witwatersrand
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Executive Secretary, Nigerian Academy of Science
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Medical scientist, National Institute for Communicable Diseases
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Professor in the faculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
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Distinguished Professor in the Department of Medicine and Director, The Centre for Medical Ethics & Law, Stellenbosch University
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Professor of Public Health Policy, Deakin University
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Fellow, Nigerian Academy of Science
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University
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Associate Professor and Principal Fellow in Urban Risk and Resilience, The University of Melbourne