Health

Health & Medicine

Getting enough vitamin D, without getting too much sun

Vitamin D is essential for the health of our bones and immune system. So how do we safely get enough?

Health & Medicine

Ageing in Australia as an African migrant

Research reveals unique challenges facing older African migrants, particularly those living with disabilities

Health & Medicine

All I want for Christmas is a good night’s sleep

If you’re tossing and turning at night, you might ask Santa for a sleep tracker. But do they really help?

Health & Medicine

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Opinion

Young people need a say in how we deal with the health impacts of climate change

Youth participation in climate organisations is common, but the hierarchy in healthcare means they are often excluded from discussions about climate and health

Arts & Culture

The secret to living a longer, healthier life – according to the ancients

The Ancient Greeks and Romans had a lot to say about longevity and good health – some of it remains true today

Health & Medicine

This is how healthcare should be

Person-Centred Value-Based Health Care shifts the focus from treating a condition to treating a person, by focusing on their values, goals and preferences

Health & Medicine

Access to e-cigarettes will improve Australia’s health

For existing smokers, swapping tobacco for e-cigarettes with nicotine may improve their health. It could also mean a net health gain for Australia, if it weren’t illegal

Health & Medicine

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Opinion

Pill testing is the right choice

The Victorian government’s decision to introduce drug testing demonstrates it takes its duty to prevent harm seriously

Health & Medicine

The young people getting nature on prescription

The early results of a new trial on ‘nature prescribing’ show promise for helping young people with mild mental illness

Health & Medicine

What you need to know about new treatments for children with peanut allergies

Three in 100 Australian kids have a peanut allergy. New research is investigating the quality-of-life benefits of new treatments and their value for money