Up in smoke

Australia’s remarkable progress in reducing adolescent smoking slowed significantly from 2010 onwards, which coincides with the emergence of vaping, according to Australian research.

Better environments mean healthier brains

A 13-year study has found that living in walkable, green, and well-connected neighbourhoods may protect against memory loss and cognitive decline in older age.

Learning the lessons of COVID-19

International inquiries into the public health reactions to COVID 19 have come to a variety of sometimes contradictory conclusions.

Fighting back against cancer

A single bout of either resistance or high intensity interval training could help in the cancer battle, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.

Stepping up for global health

Increases in global health research funding, targeted investment in climate-related health risks and strengthened support for multilateral health organisations would safeguard Australia’s regional and global health security

AI joins the fight against superbugs

For the first time, Australian scientists have used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate a ready-to-use antibacterial protein.

Mediterranean diet may help manage ADHD

It’s the superhero of the nutrition world, and now a scientific review has shown the potential power of the Mediterranean diet to help manage the symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Rethinking food labelling

Food labelling is out of step with healthy diet recommendations and could be improved by including nutrient release rates, according to University of Queensland Emeritus Professor Mike Gidley.

Who can we trust?

Brands want consumers to trust them so we give them money without much thought, but as the SPF debacle shows, they need to earn that trust as the profit incentive means their interests are not aligned with the public good.

Health education

If Australia is serious about achieving health equity, improving access to quality education must be part of the strategy.

A slip, slop, slap in the face for sunscreen manufacturers

Recent SPF testing has exposed the lies which sunscreen manufacturers tell their customers about the protection they give, raising concerns over sunscreen labelling, prompting questions about consumer trust, regulation, and how Australians make health-critical decisions.

Heading into trouble

The findings of a world-first experiment add to evidence suggesting heading a ball in the world’s most played sport can impact the brain, even when concussion doesn’t occur.