Overweight & Obesity
Study links obesity and poor sleep
A new study has found people who sleep badly are also more likely to be obese.
Sep 22, 2023
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News tagged with australia
Addiction
Should retailers pay more to sell tobacco?
New research into the impact of tobacco retailer licensing fees on tobacco availability has prompted public health experts to call on all Australian Governments to adopt a higher minimum standard of licensing regulation nationally ...
Sep 22, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Australia probes COVID-19 response
Australia announced Thursday an inquiry into its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to fortress-like travel restrictions, rolling lockdowns and a sluggish initial vaccine rollout.
Sep 21, 2023
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Health
Adult food literacy program increases nutrition habits over time
Improving food literacy positively influences diet quality and reduces the risk of chronic diseases; however, interpreting the evidence of its effectiveness has been limited. Results of a new study in the Journal of Nutrition ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
More than 6,000 women told researchers what they wanted for their next pregnancy and birth. Here's what they said
Many women want a different kind of pregnancy and birth the next time around. Many want to see the same one or two midwives throughout, and want to choose where they give birth. And when the time comes, they want a vaginal ...
Sep 5, 2023
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Pediatrics
Pediatric ICU admissions for SARS-CoV-2 decreased across waves
Across successive waves of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VOCs), there was a decrease in intensive care unit (ICU) admissions across ages, while ventilatory and oxygen support ...
Sep 2, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
No change in depression seen in children across the globe from 2004 to 2019
Depression in children younger than 13 years old is uncommon and did not increase substantially between 2004 and 2019, according to a review published online Aug. 28 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Aug 31, 2023
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Medications
Pharmacists should be able to work with GPs to prescribe medicines for long-term conditions, say researchers
A national review of primary care workforce regulations is investigating ways to increase Australians' access to quality health care.
Aug 30, 2023
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Addiction
One in four regional Australian teens using vapes: Study
Over a quarter of people aged 14–17 have used e-cigarettes ("vaped") and one in 10 have done so within the last 30 days, according to a new study published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
Aug 29, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Poor access to mental health services linked to suicide hotspots
Communities with poor access to mental health services are eight times more likely to be youth suicide "hotspots," according to new Telethon Kids Institute research.
Aug 23, 2023
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