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Subsidising healthy foods could save lives and money

WEBHealthy food prescriptions could save lives and money, according to researchers who used US data to evaluate how subsidising 30 per cent of the cost of …

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Half the world 'practicing medicine blind' without quality

WEBDiagnostics are fundamental to quality health care, but as the Commission states, this notion is under-recognised, leading to underfunding and inadequate resources at all …

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Stigma is stopping mentally ill athletes seeking help

WEBStigma was the most commonly reported factor preventing elite athletes with mental health issues from seeking help, in the belief that mental ill health is a sign of weakness rather …

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How do we reduce the global stigma around mental health

WEBIn order to end mental health-related stigma and discrimination, the Commission calls on all governments, international organisations, schools, employers, …

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Moving on from COVID-19 means facing its impact on mental health

WEBPeople: This is a study based on research using people. A new review on the global mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic confirms feared increases in …

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Older people reluctant to seek help for mental health concerns

WEBMs Adams found that 41 per cent of older adults with chronic disease did not intend to seek help for their mental health, even if they needed to. “One in seven …

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EXPERT REACTION: Junk food linked to over 30 physical, mental …

WEBPeople: This is a study based on research using people. Eating more junk foods such as soft drinks, packaged snacks and sugary cereals is associated with a …

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After the Fires reveals urgent mental health needs of bushfire

WEBThe final Curtin University-led After the Fires report has highlighted the mental health struggles of first responders in the aftermath of the devastating Black …

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Using the wrong gender pronouns can harm the health of trans

WEBMisgendering negatively affects the mental and physical health of trans individuals and may impact their future engagement with the health care system, …

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The clear message on promoting body positivity

WEBPeer-reviewed: This work was reviewed and scrutinised by relevant independent experts. Experimental study: At least one thing in the experiment was …

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EXPERT REACTION: Eating less meat

WEBThe nutrition guideline recommending the least amount of red meat is the EAT Lancet planetary diet, which recommends around 7g a day of red meat (or 35g a day …

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Our dependence on fossil fuels continues to threaten our health

WEBMedia release From: The Lancet Peer-reviewed / Review and Analysis. The Lancet: Persistent fossil fuel over-dependence puts health of current and future …

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Not eating for 14 hours a day may come with many benefits

WEBMedia Release. Pilot study finds time-restricted eating has benefits for people at risk for diabetes. Previous studies have looked at employing time-restricted eating …

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EXPERT REACTION: Māori diabetes inequality has persisted for

WEBProfessor Simmons said Type 2 diabetes affects 250,000 people in New Zealand, and this study is the first to compare health outcomes in Māori, Pasifika and …

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Time out: We all need a three-day weekend

WEBNot surprisingly, employees reported less stress, burnout, fatigue, as well as better mental health and improved work-life balance,” Prof Maher says. “This study …

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Hospital at Home is a growing trend in Aussie healthcare

WEBCare delivered as 'Hospital in the Home' is growing rapidly in Australia, with fewer hospital re-admissions and fewer deaths, according to Australian research. …

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Bill Clinton and Anthony Fauci to discuss need for equitable

WEBMedia release From: Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) The conversation with Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Allergy …

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Instant rice packs a plastic punch

WEBKey facts: Washing rice reduced plastics contamination by 20-40%. Plastics in instant rice 4x higher than uncooked rice, averaging 13mg/serve. Australians …

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3 in 4 countries could be below a replacement level of fertility by

WEBOver the coming decades, global fertility is predicted to decline even further, reaching a TFR of around 1.8 in 2050, and 1.6 in 2100—well below the replacement …

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