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The role of social prescribing

Dr Kuljit Singh discusses conversation starters of social prescribing, community belonging and engagement by linking individuals to local resources, and the positive impact of social prescribing on health outcomes.

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If Trump puts RFK Jr in charge of health, get ready for a distorted reality, where global health suffers

A key figure in Donald Trump’s election campaign and a likely figure in his incoming administration is Robert F. Kennedy Jr, or RFK Jr for short. After abandoning his own tilt at president, the prominent anti-vaxxer endorsed and campaigned for Trump, helping propel him to victory.

Clinical Articles

Australian kids under 16 will soon be banned from social media – but parents still don’t know which apps are out

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week announced the age limit for his government’s controversial social media ban: children under 16. Here's what we know so far about the proposal...

Clinical Articles

New smoking and vaping cessation guidelines

With new regulations on vaping taking effect last month, the RACGP launched updated guidance. Here are the key things you need to know.

Clinical Articles

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

Podcasts

Talking aged care – A general update

Dr Anthony Marinucci discusses the efficiencies needed and the barriers in aged care, including how to streamline and manage them, and much more in this update in aged care.

Clinical Articles

Most GPs pessimistic about MyMedicare one year on

While many GPs like the idea in theory, only a minority of patients have signed up so far...

Clinical Articles

My Health Record a failure, over 70% of GPs say

More than one third of GPs never access or upload information to it. Here are their key concerns...

Clinical Articles

Pharmacists are now allowed to supply nicotine vapes over the counter. But they might not be so easy to access.

From October 1, new changes to Australian laws around vaping products should make it easier for adults to get low-dose nicotine vapes as a tool to quit smoking.

Clinical Articles

Myths about dementia persist even among health professionals – global report

New research highlights the need to discuss risk reduction - here are some practical tips...

Clinical Articles

XEC: what you need to know about the new COVID variant

The variant, called XEC, appears to have a growth advantage over other circulating variants – but it is not a radically different variant. So what is it?

Clinical Articles

What links aging and disease? A growing body of research says it’s a faulty metabolism

Every second, your cells perform billions of biochemical reactions that fuel essential functions for life, forming a highly interconnected metabolic network. This network enables cells to grow, proliferate and repair themselves, and its disruption can drive the aging process.

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The role of social prescribing

Dr Kuljit Singh discusses conversation starters of social prescribing, community belonging and engagement by linking individuals to local resources, and the positive impact of social prescribing on health outcomes.

If Trump puts RFK Jr in charge of health, get ready for a distorted reality, where global health suffers

A key figure in Donald Trump’s election campaign and a likely figure in his incoming administration is Robert F. Kennedy Jr, or RFK Jr for short. After abandoning his own tilt at president, the prominent anti-vaxxer endorsed and campaigned for Trump, helping propel him to victory.

Australian kids under 16 will soon be banned from social media – but parents still don’t know which apps are out

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week announced the age limit for his government’s controversial social media ban: children under 16. Here's what we know so far about the proposal...

New smoking and vaping cessation guidelines

With new regulations on vaping taking effect last month, the RACGP launched updated guidance. Here are the key things you need to know.

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

Talking aged care – A general update

Dr Anthony Marinucci discusses the efficiencies needed and the barriers in aged care, including how to streamline and manage them, and much more in this update in aged care.

Most GPs pessimistic about MyMedicare one year on

While many GPs like the idea in theory, only a minority of patients have signed up so far...

My Health Record a failure, over 70% of GPs say

More than one third of GPs never access or upload information to it. Here are their key concerns...

Pharmacists are now allowed to supply nicotine vapes over the counter. But they might not be so easy to access.

From October 1, new changes to Australian laws around vaping products should make it easier for adults to get low-dose nicotine vapes as a tool to quit smoking.

Myths about dementia persist even among health professionals – global report

New research highlights the need to discuss risk reduction - here are some practical tips...

XEC: what you need to know about the new COVID variant

The variant, called XEC, appears to have a growth advantage over other circulating variants – but it is not a radically different variant. So what is it?

What links aging and disease? A growing body of research says it’s a faulty metabolism

Every second, your cells perform billions of biochemical reactions that fuel essential functions for life, forming a highly interconnected metabolic network. This network enables cells to grow, proliferate and repair themselves, and its disruption can drive the aging process.

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Dr Kuljit Singh discusses conversation starters of social prescribing, community belonging and engagement by linking individuals to local resources, and the positive impact of social prescribing on health outcomes.

A key figure in Donald Trump’s election campaign and a likely figure in his incoming administration is Robert F. Kennedy Jr, or RFK Jr for short. After abandoning his own tilt at president, the prominent anti-vaxxer endorsed and campaigned for Trump, helping propel him to victory.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week announced the age limit for his government’s controversial social media ban: children under 16. Here's what we know so far about the proposal...

With new regulations on vaping taking effect last month, the RACGP launched updated guidance. Here are the key things you need to know.

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

Dr Anthony Marinucci discusses the efficiencies needed and the barriers in aged care, including how to streamline and manage them, and much more in this update in aged care.

While many GPs like the idea in theory, only a minority of patients have signed up so far...

More than one third of GPs never access or upload information to it. Here are their key concerns...

From October 1, new changes to Australian laws around vaping products should make it easier for adults to get low-dose nicotine vapes as a tool to quit smoking.

New research highlights the need to discuss risk reduction - here are some practical tips...

The variant, called XEC, appears to have a growth advantage over other circulating variants – but it is not a radically different variant. So what is it?

Every second, your cells perform billions of biochemical reactions that fuel essential functions for life, forming a highly interconnected metabolic network. This network enables cells to grow, proliferate and repair themselves, and its disruption can drive the aging process.

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