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Doctors For Nutrition joins call for more plant-based foods at Woolworths
World-first research shows even the smallest bursts of daily movement are key to preventing Type 2 Diabetes
More than 140,000 Americans die from COPD each year – here’s why survival depends on more than avoiding smoking
Wearable glucose monitors offer real-time data, but for healthy people no guidelines exist to interpret the numbers
Shadow Special Envoy For Men And Boys
Australians urged to “Have the Jab Chat” with their GP to help cut through vaccine misinformation
No surprise to experts: Alcohol still driving addiction rates
Blood protein levels change significantly from childhood to adulthood
Experts recommend potassium-enriched low‑sodium salt substitutes to tackle hypertension and heart disease in India
Study looks to Africa to best support Aussies living with chronic conditions
Strengthening health systems with a $10.5 million funding boost
AMA calls for reforms to unlock more care by nurses in general practice
Pre-budget Submission Launched
Cannabis sales and use are high in Michigan – but federal law means research lags behind
New Program from Doctors For Nutrition Aims to Transform Diabetes Care for Doctors and Patients
Cracks in health system must be remedied with evidence-based reforms
New research by healthylife reveals Australians are overconfident about their health
Landmark report finds smarter use of Australia’s $2.13 billion public food spend could strengthen national resilience and food security, support local farmers…
Drinking water contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ during pregnancy linked to an increased risk of childhood asthma – new study
KI consolidator grant enables new approach to multimorbidity and ageing
Sugary drink purchases could be cut by up to 30% with simple policy changes, study finds
Almost 200,000 New Zealanders are now living with long COVID – where is the government plan?
New Coating Could Improve Safety Of Medical Implants
On Hill: Advocacy On Alcohol Harms And Microplastics
Inquiry into access and affordability of medical specialists
Placing Lived Experience At Heart Of Health And Medical Research
Walkable towns help regional Australians exercise 75 minutes more each week
Depression may harm young people’s physical health long before any obvious signs appear
Top health insurance claims revealed: New data shows what Australians use their cover for at every life stage
Encouraging progress in inclusive health policies for refugees and migrants
Australians are missing out on basic nutrition while up to $21 billion nutrition-related disease cost burden grows
A tax on unhealthy foods could save 212,000 Australian lives and $15 billion in healthcare costs
RACGP looks forward to continued collaboration with SA Government
Spiralling hospital costs show NSW health budget desperate for a cure: RACGP
Type 1 diabetes linked to higher dementia risk – new study
Targeted investment would strengthen general practice and relieve pressure on ACT hospitals: RACGP
Extreme heat may keep millions from exercising, linked to 500,000 early deaths yearly
Making Health Care Easier To Access
RACGP calls for funding to support GPs delivering essential care during natural disasters
National food security strategy must link food, nutrition and health
Monash Researchers Awarded up to $22.4 Million AUD to Develop New Medicines for Restoring Lymphatic Pumping
Nutrition policy scholar Marion Nestle to speak March 19
Public health experts call for rethink as dementia becomes leading cause of death
City GPs are ready to work in rural communities – they just need funding for travel and training: RACGP
Heart Foundation joins forces with ‘No Money, No Time’ to improve Australians’ nutrition-related heart health
Stroke Foundation joins the call for much-needed increase to Medicare rebates for longer consultations
CCE Helps Long Island Residents Save On Energy Bills
RACGP calls for new Centre of Excellence for neurodiversity that will transform care for South Australians