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National trial spotlights cultural safety in health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
University of Manchester research supports major WHO update on global air pollution
WHO designates new Collaborating Centre to strengthen the application of behavioural sciences for better health
Health bodies unite to expose big tobacco’s push for tax cuts that would reverse 25 years of progress
WHO launches revamped SHAKE package to help reduce salt intake
Mental health care and services won’t improve without lived experience researchers
Professor Sophia Zoungas appointed Executive Director of The George Institute for Global Health Australia
Will medicinal cannabis help my mental health? Here are the evidence and the risks
WA Appoints New Chief Health Officer
Expert team assembled to guide preventive health policy in South Australia
Bridging research and policy to achieve progress on NCDs, gender equity, and UHC
Inquiry says COVID lockdowns could have been avoided – they’re right
Stronger communities linked to better health, new study finds
Time To Act To Improve Air We Share Indoors
As It Turns 25, ARC Looks To Future
Medicinal cannabis is most often prescribed for pain, anxiety and sleep. Here’s what the evidence says
Remembering Mrs Jean Oglesby CBE 1939-2025
​​​​One can of artificially sweetened soft drink daily may increase diabetes risk by more than a third​​​
Almost 1 in 10 Auckland vape retailers fail compliance checks
Pharmacy Connect 2025: Convenor’s top 12 must-attend sessions
RFK Jr’s Shakeup Of Vaccine Advisory Committee Raises Worries About Scientific Integrity Of Health Recommendations
WHO launches new Collaborating Centre on Alcohol Policy and Public Health Research
WHO outlines recommendations to protect infants against RSV – respiratory syncytial virus
WHO recognizes four countries with life-saving trans fat elimination policies
More people are trying medicinal cannabis for chronic pain. But does it work?
The role of carbon dioxide in airborne disease transmission: a hidden key to safer indoor spaces
Massive cuts to Health and Human Services’ workforce signal a dramatic shift in US health policy
Indigenous-led quit smoking program upscales nationally to help close the gap
Tobacco excise revenue has tanked amid a booming black market. That’s a diabolical problem for the government
New Milestone as Sweden Enshrines Policy That Can Turn World Smoke-Free
5 years on, true counts of COVID-19 deaths remain elusive − and research is hobbled by lack of data
Is sports participation a protective factor against vaping for young people? 
Alcohol and gambling firms donate to political parties multiple times. And new rules won’t stop them
Urgent action needed to tackle ‘silent health crisis’ of rising temperatures
QUT Community Recognised With National Honours
AMA Salutes Doctors Honoured On Australia Day
Consequences Of Covid Linger Five Years On
Princess of Wales ‘in remission’ from cancer – but what does that mean?
hMPV may be spreading in China. Here’s what to know about this virus – and why it’s not cause for alarm
Allies of tobacco industry exposed – Dirty Ashtray and Exploding Vape Awards
The rise of nicotine pouches amongst young Australians: “You’re sort of just giving yourself the same thing that’s keeping you addicted” 
Allies of tobacco industry exposed – Dirty Ashtray and Exploding Vape Awards
Scientists develop test to better track whooping cough strains amid national outbreak
‘Perfect storm’ of distrust deepened inequalities during COVID-19 pandemic
Supplemental Medicare Benefits Still Leave Dental, Vision, and Hearing Care Out of Reach for Many
$3.7 million boost to support health and medical research translation
Partial ban on online gambling ads would fail to protect Australians from addiction
How a Legal Loophole Allows Unsafe Ingredients in U.S. Foods

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